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Grand Rapids engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Grand Rapids–Kentwood metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$111,876

Grand Rapids

Top earners

$171,976

Higher end

vs national

-4% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

MI

Michigan

Engineers in the Grand Rapids–Kentwood metro earn an estimated $111,876, -4% vs national, with top earners near $171,976. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Grand Rapids

Estimated pay for each discipline in Grand Rapids. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Grand Rapids

  • ▹Local market. Grand Rapids pay runs -4% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Michigan statewide estimate.
  • ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Grand Rapids, raising or lowering local pay.

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Engineer salaries in Grand Rapids — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Grand Rapids?
Engineers in the Grand Rapids–Kentwood metro earn an estimated median of $111,876 per year — 4% below the national average — with top earners near $171,976. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Grand Rapids?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Grand Rapids, around $158,755 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Grand Rapids compare to the national average?
The estimated Grand Rapids engineering median of $111,876 is 4% below the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Michigan statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Grand Rapids: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 0.96× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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