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Average salary by job family in Grand Rapids
| Management | $127,080 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $111,450 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,830 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,260 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,670 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,530 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,140 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,700 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,600 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,280 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,650 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,010 |
| Protective Service | $56,810 |
| Sales and Related | $53,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,140 |
| Production | $46,490 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,900 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,580 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,130 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,470 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,270 |
Highest-paying jobs in Grand Rapids
- Anesthesiologists$422,390
- Chief Executives$290,320
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$264,880
- Psychiatrists$256,480
- Pediatricians, General$245,270
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$238,630
- Family Medicine Physicians$237,840
- Nurse Anesthetists$226,190
- Physicians, All Other$198,430
- Dentists, General$189,870
Most common jobs in Grand Rapids and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,540 | $42,590 | $39,120 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,840 | $38,750 | $36,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,740 | $89,910 | $83,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,190 | $29,790 | $28,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,600 | $38,380 | $34,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,490 | $36,730 | $35,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,310 | $45,840 | $45,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,960 | $37,310 | $35,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,880 | $124,180 | $101,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,820 | $56,990 | $58,270 |
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Cost of living in Grand Rapids
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,660 therefore buys what $63,488 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $359,923, 4.5 times the median household income of $80,296.
$359,923typical home value
$80,296median household income
95.5BEA price parity
1,154,320metro population
Take-home pay in Grand Rapids
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,960 | $30,086 | $2,507 |
| Median wage | $47,570 | $38,001 | $3,167 |
| Average wage | $60,660 | $47,766 | $3,980 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,000 | $55,675 | $4,640 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$290K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$157K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156K
- Natural Sciences Managers$153K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$148K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Human Resources Managers$147K
- Sales Managers$145K
- Marketing Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$135K
- Managers, All Other$135K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- General and Operations Managers$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Public Relations Managers$122K
- Training and Development Managers$117K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- Construction Managers$112K
- Fundraising Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Funeral Home Managers$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Education Administrators, All Other$83K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$70K
- Lodging Managers$69K
- Food Service Managers$65K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical52 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$422K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$265K
- Psychiatrists$256K
- Pediatricians, General$245K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$239K
- Family Medicine Physicians$238K
- Nurse Anesthetists$226K
- Physicians, All Other$198K
- Dentists, General$190K
- Optometrists$150K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Physician Assistants$130K
- Nurse Midwives$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$102K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Audiologists$93K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90K
- Radiation Therapists$90K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Chiropractors$89K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$82K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$61K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Therapists, All Other$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Exercise Physiologists$56K
- Recreational Therapists$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Paramedics$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Database Architects$122K
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Software Developers$114K
- Actuaries$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Data Scientists$101K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Information Security Analysts$100K
- Database Administrators$98K
- Operations Research Analysts$97K
- Statisticians$96K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$89K
- Computer Programmers$87K
- Web Developers$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering27 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$135K
- Chemical Engineers$121K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$117K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$109K
- Engineers, All Other$108K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$96K
- Civil Engineers$94K
- Materials Engineers$93K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$91K
- Landscape Architects$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$79K
- Surveyors$78K
- Drafters, All Other$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$62K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science22 jobs
- Biological Scientists, All Other$107K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94K
- Psychologists, All Other$91K
- Chemists$90K
- School Psychologists$84K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84K
- Forensic Science Technicians$83K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82K
- Microbiologists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75K
- Conservation Scientists$71K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64K
- Food Science Technicians$59K
- Chemical Technicians$56K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$46K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$36K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$120K
- Financial Risk Specialists$105K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$103K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Loan Officers$82K
- Insurance Underwriters$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Financial Examiners$77K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$75K
- Labor Relations Specialists$74K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Credit Analysts$69K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$66K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$109K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$67K
- Electricians$66K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$65K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$64K
- Sheet Metal Workers$61K
- Carpenters$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Roofers$58K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Carpet Installers$55K
- Glaziers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$55K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$54K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media22 jobs
- Art Directors$94K
- Technical Writers$85K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$81K
- Producers and Directors$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Music Directors and Composers$68K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Film and Video Editors$66K
- Editors$65K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$64K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$60K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- Designers, All Other$60K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$58K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Coaches and Scouts$54K
- Interpreters and Translators$53K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$53K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library48 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$76K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$76K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Curators$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$56K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Tutors$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair35 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77K
- Millwrights$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Riggers$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$55K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$53K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$50K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Bicycle Repairers$40K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61K
- Social Workers, All Other$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$56K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Clergy$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Protective Service17 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66K
- Bailiffs$58K
- Transportation Security Screeners$56K
- Firefighters$56K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Security Guards$45K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$119K
- Sales Engineers$116K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Real Estate Brokers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$65K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49K
- Travel Agents$47K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support44 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- File Clerks$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Statistical Assistants$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Production70 jobs
- Gas Plant Operators$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$59K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$55K
- Machinists$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$46K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$44K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Upholsterers$43K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$41K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$40K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Bakers$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$148K
- Transportation Inspectors$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Crane and Tower Operators$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Massage Therapists$64K
- Dental Assistants$55K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Psychiatric Aides$38K
- Orderlies$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service18 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Concierges$37K
- Animal Trainers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Funeral Attendants$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- Bartenders$48K
- Waiters and Waitresses$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Grand Rapids: questions
What is a good salary in Grand Rapids?
Half of all workers in the Grand Rapids metro earn less than $47,570 and the average is $60,660. Earning more than $72,000 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Grand Rapids to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $67,600, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Grand Rapids?
Anesthesiologists ($422,390), Chief Executives ($290,320), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($264,880).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340), all occupations and 572 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
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