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How much does a meat make in Grand Rapids?

$37,940a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,162 a month.

Hourly
$18.24
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
54 of 133
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $37,940Highest 10%: $49,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,940$18.24
25th$37,940$18.24
Median$37,940$18.24
75th$40,770$19.60
90th$49,790$23.94

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for meats.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $18.24 ($37,940 a year).

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

No: $37,940 against $38,300 nationally, 1% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,430, so Grand Rapids pays 15% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for meat pay?

54 of 133 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,790 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.