MANUFACTURING WAGES
Wages in both salaried and hourly manufacturing positions have increased overall since 2018, according to survey data collected from manufacturers across Greater Grand Rapids by the Employers Association. These wage gains may be attributed to an aging manufacturing workforce, ongoing supply shortage of qualified talent, volatility during and emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, and other factors.
HOURLY POSITIONS Hourly occupations including production helpers (30%) , quality inspectors (29%) , entry-level tool and die makers (29%) , and entry-level CNC machining operators (26%) saw some of the largest increases in wages during the past four years.
Hourly Positions
2018 Wages
2022 Wages
Percentage Growth
12.3%
Tool & Die Maker III
8.4%
Electrician II (Journey)
9.2%
Millwright
22.5%
Machinist (Maintenance)
18.4%
Maintenance Person (General)
17.5%
Welder II
10.0%
Machine Op (Setup and Op)
28.6%
Tool & Die Maker I
21.3%
Electrician I (Assistant)
21.4%
Lead - Production
23.5%
Quality Inspector/Auditor II
16.9%
Assembler II (Electrical)
25.7%
Welder I
22.7%
CNC Machining Center Operator I
19.4%
Painter (Production)
23.9%
Assembler II
29.0%
Quality Inspector/Auditor I
22.6%
Machine Operator (Operate Only)
27.8%
Material Handler (WH Labor)
26.9%
Grinder/Operator (Hand)
30.4%
Helper (Production)
24.8%
Injection-Molding Machine Operator I
24.5%
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Hourly Wage
Source: The Employers Association
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