Software Developers salary
in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Software Developers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro earn a median of $107,520 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,310 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 14% below the MI statewide median of $125,570. It ranks #249 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN GRAND RAPIDS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PAY IN OTHER MI METROS
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MImedian $130,760
- Jackson, MImedian $130,220
- Ann Arbor, MImedian $126,830
- Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areamedian $124,560
- Kalamazoo-Portage, MImedian $118,100
- Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan areamedian $104,540
- Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan areamedian $102,870
- Flint, MImedian $101,750
Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $107,520 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,310 jobs pay between $82,720 and $133,760. The 10th percentile is $75,670 and the 90th is $161,840.
Is Grand Rapids a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 14% below the MI statewide median of $125,570. It ranks #249 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Grand Rapids?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Meijer Great Lakes Limited Partnership ($138,212), Initech Global ($128,250), Capgemini America ($127,590). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.