WAGES
Salary and wages constitute a major focus for workers, human resource departments, and executives alike. Hourly wages in Greater Grand Rapids grew 2.8% from 2024 to 2025 compared to 3.0% and 4.0% for Michigan and the U.S., respectively. Average wage growth across the country outpaced that of the region. In 2015, there was a $1.73/hour difference between regional and national average wages. In 2025, that difference increased to $4.30/hour.
4.0% UNITED STATES YEAR-OVER-YEAR RATE OF HOURLY WAGE GROWTH FROM 2024 TO 2025
2.8% GREATER GRAND RAPIDS YEAR-OVER-YEAR RATE OF HOURLY WAGE GROWTH FROM 2024 TO 2025
3.0% MICHIGAN YEAR-OVER-YEAR RATE OF HOURLY WAGE GROWTH FROM 2024 TO 2025
Trends in Average Hourly Wage Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Total Private, Not Seasonally Adjusted
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