May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
572 occupations
Across 572 occupations with published wages in Grand Rapids, obstetricians and gynecologists record the highest median at $250,680 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Grand Rapids
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,540 | $39,120 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,840 | $36,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,740 | $83,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,190 | $28,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,600 | $34,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,490 | $35,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,310 | $45,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,960 | $35,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,880 | $101,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,820 | $58,270 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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