$78,803
Avg. Median Salary
-10% vs national
$172,000
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $78,803,
which is 10% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $172,000 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $29,020.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 14,320 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,320 | $29,020 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 13,600 | $80,900 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 10,950 | $101,690 |
| 4 | Janitors and Cleaners | 10,180 | $34,770 |
| 5 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,780 | $54,910 |
All Occupations in Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $172,000 | 430 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,980 | 1,530 |
| Pharmacists | $134,860 | 1,040 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,460 | 960 |
| Lawyers | $130,810 | 1,380 |
| Financial Managers | $130,090 | 2,420 |
| Marketing Managers | $129,230 | 960 |
| Sales Managers | $127,790 | 2,210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,480 | 1,010 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,340 | 1,520 |
| Software Developers | $103,970 | 3,570 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,690 | 10,950 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,990 | 1,060 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,160 | 1,050 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $97,900 | 770 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,240 | 4,260 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $94,600 | 1,290 |
| Information Security Analysts | $93,650 | 300 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $92,420 | 2,790 |
| Data Scientists | $91,590 | 520 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $89,040 | 960 |
| Financial Analysts | $86,160 | 740 |
| Civil Engineers | $85,080 | 700 |
| Registered Nurses | $80,900 | 13,600 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,030 | 5,800 |
| Medical Scientists | $74,990 | 180 |
| Loan Officers | $73,490 | 890 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $72,120 | 1,790 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $69,410 | 7,050 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $66,850 | 830 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $63,510 | 3,090 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,540 | 1,440 |
| Electricians | $62,340 | 2,980 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $61,810 | 3,490 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $60,150 | 4,880 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $59,430 | 1,890 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,000 | 2,440 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $58,020 | 1,040 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,580 | 2,330 |
| Graphic Designers | $56,350 | 760 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,910 | 9,780 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $54,110 | 2,120 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $49,920 | 2,670 |
| Construction Laborers | $48,340 | 3,590 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $46,930 | 5,400 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $43,680 | 5,270 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $43,230 | 8,440 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $41,870 | 4,610 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,950 | 4,820 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $34,770 | 10,180 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $34,440 | 5,270 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,340 | 7,420 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,780 | 1,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,020 | 14,320 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
Verify at bls.gov/oes