SOC 51-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
The median wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in Grand Rapids, MI is $44,270 per year, close to the national median of $46,880 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in Grand Rapids, MI is $44,270 per year, close to the national median of $46,880 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,530 to $44,850.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 428th of 572 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,040 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $38,530 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,270 | −5.6% |
| 75th | $44,850 | −4.3% |
| 90th | $45,510 | −2.9% |
| Mean | $41,570 | −11.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $44,270 goes as far as $46,019 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,019US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,270 a year, 5.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,040 to $45,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $44,270, or $21.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,880, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $45,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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