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How much does a director make in Grand Rapids?

$48,780a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,065 a month.

Hourly
$23.45
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
49 of 85
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,000Median: $48,780Highest 10%: $92,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,000$16.83
25th$41,190$19.80
Median$48,780$23.45
75th$67,490$32.45
90th$92,190$44.32

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for directors.

Detroit, MI$49,700
Lansing, MI$39,500
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$79,760
Healthcare Social Worker$64,930
Substance Abuse$64,100
Health Education Specialist$59,640
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,970
Child$56,810
Social Worker$52,510
Marriage and Family Therapist$50,450
Clergy$50,410
Educational$49,960
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $23.45 ($48,780 a year).

Do directors make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $48,780 against $52,100 nationally, 6% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $45,590, so Grand Rapids pays 7% more.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for director pay?

49 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,190 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.