Tech Salaries in Grand Rapids, MI 2025 -- 45 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Grand Rapids, MI earn a median salary of $107,520, which is 20.9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Grand Rapids, MI

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Aerospace Engineers	$144,020	$99,980	$161,900	--
Database Architects	$118,980	$98,310	$136,520	140
Chemical Engineers	$114,800	$95,870	$152,170	100
Computer Network Architects	$114,310	$93,720	$135,850	340
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$113,930	$97,550	$135,090	110
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$110,280	$92,610	$136,020	50
Software Developers	$107,520	$82,720	$133,760	4,310
Computer Hardware Engineers	$106,370	$82,840	$129,980	60
Engineers, All Other	$102,920	$79,250	$129,650	470
Environmental Engineers	$102,630	$84,310	$126,010	70
Computer Occupations, All Other	$100,220	$73,410	$129,280	720
Electrical Engineers	$100,080	$81,470	$125,960	1,160
Industrial Engineers	$98,940	$79,890	$109,790	4,170
Statisticians	$97,470	$73,310	$111,310	40
Computer Systems Analysts	$97,210	$77,990	$122,340	1,140
Actuaries	$97,210	$78,150	$141,510	60
Data Scientists	$96,880	$75,120	$126,440	850
Mechanical Engineers	$96,610	$76,960	$110,230	3,170
Operations Research Analysts	$95,810	$77,390	$114,280	100
Information Security Analysts	$95,660	$76,280	$115,090	310
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$93,440	$76,220	$102,210	890
Civil Engineers	$92,600	$74,900	$108,690	710
Database Administrators	$90,480	$72,220	$123,170	160
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$88,780	$74,060	$107,790	260
Materials Engineers	$84,880	$64,630	$108,120	100
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,660	$65,270	$99,890	410
Web Developers	$80,400	$56,900	$102,980	160
Computer Programmers	$80,060	$65,160	$102,130	250
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$78,430	$63,450	$103,110	190
Landscape Architects	$77,670	$60,280	$82,050	110
Surveyors	$76,130	$61,290	$95,520	100
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$74,880	$62,700	$78,150	50
Mechanical Drafters	$74,490	$63,870	$98,680	360
Drafters, All Other	$66,240	$61,630	$88,880	50
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$65,680	$56,880	$76,360	50
Computer Network Support Specialists	$65,120	$51,680	$77,390	240
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$64,640	$63,580	$72,280	100
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,090	$55,160	$77,840	370
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,090	$49,480	$76,750	300
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,560	$50,010	$65,230	1,070
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$60,150	$48,350	$64,900	40
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,010	$47,600	$71,620	420
Computer User Support Specialists	$57,980	$47,150	$72,080	2,450
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,980	$44,840	$75,720	230
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$52,150	$48,340	$65,810	60

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Grand Rapids, MI?

The highest paying tech jobs in Grand Rapids, MI are Aerospace Engineers ($144,020 median), Database Architects ($118,980 median), Chemical Engineers ($114,800 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Grand Rapids, MI?

Software developers in Grand Rapids, MI earn a median salary of $107,520, with salaries ranging from $82,720 at the 25th percentile to $133,760 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 4,310 software developers are employed in the area.