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Grand Rapids, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)

Grand Rapids, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Grand Rapids, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 742 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 Other9——
Project Management Specialists4——
Fast Food and Counter Workers4——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time44$85k n=3—
Contract40$130k n=17—
Full-time24$75k n=5—
Intern6——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail283——
Food Service / Restaurants216——
Manufacturing143$130k n=18—
Healthcare76——
Consumer Goods64$70k n=8—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager68
  • Retail Associate38
  • Crew / Cashier36
  • Healthcare Other29
  • Delivery Driver25
  • Restaurant Manager / GM23

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers27
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Project Management Specialists4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Chief Executives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail283
  • Food Service / Restaurants216
  • Manufacturing143
  • Healthcare76
  • Consumer Goods64
  • Professional Services54

Employment mix

  • Unspecified625 · 84%
  • Part-time44 · 6%
  • Contract40 · 5%
  • Full-time24 · 3%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 0%

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