Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Grand Rapids
572 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Grand Rapids belongs to Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at $250,680 per year. The lowest published median is $26,930.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $250,680 | 80 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $248,660 | 540 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $240,020 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $234,380 | 100 | |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists | $228,760 | 270 | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $225,440 | 110 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $223,040 | 160 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $218,000 | 370 | |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $179,910 | 2,200 | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $173,160 | 490 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,280 | 1,520 | |
| 12 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $151,860 | 60 | |
| 13 | Aerospace Engineers | $144,020 | — | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,700 | 1,590 | |
| 15 | Pharmacists | $140,710 | 820 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $134,420 | 170 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $133,380 | 2,820 | |
| 18 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $133,080 | 80 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $132,100 | 750 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $131,930 | 940 | |
| 21 | Nurse Midwives | $131,760 | 40 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $131,550 | 130 | |
| 23 | Sales Managers | $131,030 | 2,490 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $129,360 | 1,430 | |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | $128,910 | 1,030 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,930 | 350 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,070 | 1,480 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,180 | 2,070 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,240 | 13,190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,560 | 530 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,840 | 150 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,980 | 1,740 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,630 | 680 |
| Cashiers | $29,880 | 9,670 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $30,430 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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