STATE OF TECHNOLOGY
Top Tech Occupations Software developers now make up the largest share of tech jobs across Greater Grand Rapids , with industrial and mechanical engineers following closely behind. Meanwhile, the fastest growing tech occupations include data scientists, avionics technicians, and bioengineers. These dynamics demonstrate Greater Grand Rapids’ strength as an applied technology hub , with each of the fastest growing industries representing elements of the region’s core industry sectors (technology, aerospace, and life sciences).
Top Five Tech Occupation Trends (2016 - 2026)
14%
13%
10%
8% 5%
2016
2017
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 ESTIMATED PROJECTED
Computer User Support Specialists
Computer & Information Systems Managers
Mechanical Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Software Developers
Source: Lightcast (2025 estimated, 2026 projected)
Fast Growing Tech Occupations (2022 - 2026) 141% AEROSPACE ENGINEERS 114% DATA SCIENTISTS 168% BIOENGINEERS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS 05
Source: Lightcast (2026 projected)
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