Tech Report 2025

TECH JOB BREAKDOWN THE STATE OF TECHNOLOGY

Greater Grand Rapids is an applied technology hub, blending software development, systems integration, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity with the region’s deep manufacturing expertise. This dynamic means that several manufacturing-related positions are included in our definition of technology. Industrial engineers, software developers, and mechanical engineers comprised the top three most populated tech occupations in Greater Grand Rapids.

Top Five Tech Occupations

13.8%

Industrial Engineers

12.1%

Software Developers

8.9%

Mechanical Engineers

Electrical, Electronic, & Electromechanical Assemblers (Except Coil Winders, Tapers, & Finishers)

8.6%

7.7%

Computer User Support Specialists

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

Source: Lightcast

During the past decade...

119% 502% 117%

Data Scientists Computer & Information Systems Managers Computer & Information Research Scientists

...experienced the highest job growth.

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TECH REPORT 2025

TECH JOB BREAKDOWN

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