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Grand Rapids, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+109 this week — 109 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($112k vs $129k 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 526 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager56——
Retail Associate36——
Crew / Cashier32——
Restaurant Manager / GM19——
Engineering15$130k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers27$130k n=10—
Managers, All Other23——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17——
Fast Food and Counter Workers14——
Customer Service Representatives10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time46$99k n=5—
Contract34$130k n=16—
Full-time21$125k n=5—
Intern8——
Temporary5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail290——
Food Service / Restaurants161——
Manufacturing78$130k n=20—
Healthcare73$158k n=4—
Consumer Goods48——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager56
  • Retail Associate36
  • Crew / Cashier32
  • Restaurant Manager / GM19
  • Engineering15
  • Pharmacy15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers27
  • Managers, All Other23
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Customer Service Representatives10
  • Pharmacy Technicians9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail290
  • Food Service / Restaurants161
  • Manufacturing78
  • Healthcare73
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Financial Services25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified412 · 78%
  • Part-time46 · 9%
  • Contract34 · 6%
  • Full-time21 · 4%
  • Intern8 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 1%

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