Civil Engineers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $85,080 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.91
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile $133,120
Employed locally 700
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $69,650
    50th (median)
    $85,080
    75th
    $106,710
    90th
    $133,120

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 106% Median Civil Engineers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,650
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $104,330
    Jackson, MI $104,000
    Mississippi $103,940
    Minot, ND $102,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,190

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,240
    Mechanical Engineers $92,420
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,020
    Electrical Engineers $99,990
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,310
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Grand Rapids, MI is $40.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.76 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 14.6% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,650.