Q2 2026 Market Pulse

Salary Report: Grand Rapids & Tampa

Tracking compensation movement across 29 roles in IT, Engineering, Finance, and Business Professional categories. Updated quarterly, sourced from Indeed.

Grand Rapids
0.0%
avg change · 13 roles
Tampa
0.0%
avg change · 16 roles
Roles Up
0
of 29 tracked
Roles Down
0
of 29 tracked
Biggest Movers
Q2 vs Q1 Distribution
59%
Roles up
Up 17 Down 11 Flat 1

Grand Rapids, Michigan Salary Data & Market Insights

Grand Rapids, MI Unemployment Rate: 4.7% — No change vs Q1 | Competitive market for skilled professionals

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Information Technology

Grand Rapids, MI
Job Title Average Salary Open Jobs Appl./Job Top Employers
Software Engineer
$90,107
▲ 4.1%
30 26 Focal Point Metal Fab, TGW Systems, Kamps Pallets, CFS, Third Party International
Data Engineer
$133,826
▲ 1.2%
13 42 Kamps Pallets, BISSELL, Certifid, Hexarmor, PwC
Project Manager
$84,753
▲ 3.0%
57 52 Architectural Openings & Access, Reliable Sheet Metal Inc., DreamSeat, Correct Mechanical Services Inc., Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

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Engineering

Grand Rapids, MI
Job Title Average Salary Open Jobs Appl./Job Top Employers
Mechanical Engineer
$89,655
▼ 2.4%
36 21 SP Industries, Granco Clark, Imperial Design, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Padnos
Electrical Engineer
$99,856
▼ 0.8%
21 10 Innotec, Allied Electric, GE Aerospace, TGW Systems, Protos IT
Quality Engineer
$88,995
▲ 0.4%
37 30 MAHLE, Fairlife, Jedco Inc., ABC Technologies, HRU Tech
Technician
$60,600
▼ 10.3%
87 81 CurbsidePRO, Our Hope Association, The Rapid, Eenhoorn, Give 'Em A Brake Safety
Buyer
$82,622
▼ 2.2%
37 83 MFP Automation Engineering, HME Inc., Jensen Jewelers, MAHLE, Innotec
Industrial Engineer
$91,827
▲ 1.6%
151 29 Royal Technologies, GE Aerospace, MAHLE, NN Inc., Plascore
Manufacturing Engineer
$80,383
▲ 3.1%
29 36 NN Inc., Plascore, Next Chapter Manufacturing, Gaishin Manufacturing Inc., Custom Profile

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Accounting & Finance

Grand Rapids, MI
Job Title Average Salary Open Jobs Appl./Job Top Employers
Financial Analyst
$75,330
▼ 1.6%
20 47 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Sysco, UHY LLP, CFS, Maker's Pride
Accountant
$62,782
▲ 2.4%
25 72 Senior Neighbors Inc., Perrin Sportswear, Superior Sales Inc., City of Wyoming, Challenge Manufacturing
Controller
$100,607
▲ 6.4%
23 54 Focal Point Metal Fab, Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Top Grade, Ag Business Solutions LLC, Convivial Brands ELC Inc.
Accounts Payable Specialist
$49,168
▲ 5.2%
21 80 Greenridge Realty, Urban Monarch; Meritage Hospitality Group, Wendy's; Speedrack Products Group, Walker; Kenowa Hills Public Schools; Etna Supply

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Business Administration & Professional

Grand Rapids, MI
Job Title Average Salary Open Jobs Appl./Job Top Employers
Administrative Assistant
$49,772
▼ 12.2%
85 ~110 Grand Rapids Law Group, Counseling Center of West Michigan, AD Home Loans, Derm Institute of West Michigan, Jenison Public Schools
Customer Service Representative
$48,018
▲ 2.8%
347 47 Rapid Radios, Foremost Graphics Group, Robroy Industries, Skytron, Gilmore Inc.
Human Resources Manager
$68,698
▼ 10.1%
12 ~120 Magna International, Cornerstone Church, MC Hospitality, Michigan Turkey Producers, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

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Percentage change reflects Q2 2026 vs Q1 2026 average salary. Source: Indeed Salary Insights.

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We update this report quarterly with the latest data from Indeed. Each quarter reflects current market conditions, salary trends, and hiring activity.

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