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Grand Rapids, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+121 this week — 153 added vs 32 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($112k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Grand Rapids, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Grand Rapids, MI job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 524 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Grand Rapids, MI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Grand Rapids, MI.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers27$130k n=10—
Managers, All Other19——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17——
Fast Food and Counter Workers12——
Customer Service Representatives10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time39$70k n=4—
Contract33$130k n=16—
Full-time19$128k n=4—
Intern8——
Temporary6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail293——
Food Service / Restaurants166—$25/hr n=3
Manufacturing73$130k n=21—
Healthcare72$157k n=4—
Consumer Goods51——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager51
  • Retail Associate36
  • Crew / Cashier31
  • Pharmacy20
  • Restaurant Manager / GM19
  • Engineering16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers27
  • Managers, All Other19
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Customer Service Representatives10
  • Pharmacy Technicians5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail293
  • Food Service / Restaurants166
  • Manufacturing73
  • Healthcare72
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Financial Services24

Employment mix

  • Unspecified419 · 80%
  • Part-time39 · 7%
  • Contract33 · 6%
  • Full-time19 · 4%
  • Intern8 · 2%
  • Temporary6 · 1%

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