Office Manager salary in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
For this job Grand Rapids-Wyoming sits right at the Michigan figure, with a median of $64,840 a year1. That is about level with the Michigan statewide median of $64,720, and 6.7% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #192 of 519 areas. BLS counts about 4,110 people in this job here, 13% of the Michigan total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming against Michigan and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $45,820 | $64,840 | $99,990 | |
| Michigan | $44,830 | $64,720 | $98,770 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $99,990, 2.2 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Grand Rapids-Wyoming earns $52,960–$81,920. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $28,960 wide, between the figure for Michigan ($28,850) and the US figure ($29,140).
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 | $59,123 |
| 25th percentile | $52,960 | $4,413 | $25.46 | $68,335 |
| Median | $64,840 | $5,403 | $31.17 | $83,665 |
| 75th percentile | $81,920 | $6,827 | $39.38 | $105,703 |
| 90th percentile | $99,990 | $8,332 | $48.07 | $129,019 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $17,080 a year in pay and about $22,039 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $11,880 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, and the Michigan statewide median of $64,720 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Grand Rapids-Wyoming
At the $64,840 median, a local hire costs about $83,665 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,825 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Grand Rapids-Wyoming
Of the 17 roles we track in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($64,880) and paralegals ($62,370). Project Coordinator is the highest at $95,020.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +0.4% | 970 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +0.1% | 2,980 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 4,110 | |
| Paralegal | -3.8% | 870 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -13.3% | 530 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Grand Rapids-Wyoming (-6.7%), between HR assistants (-5.2%) and project coordinators (-7.1%). The typical role here is at -5.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 8.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, 7.6% across Michigan and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Michigan
Across the 19 areas of Michigan with data for this job, the median runs from $57,700 in the Mid Michigan nonmetro area to $69,520 in Lansing-East Lansing, a gap of $11,820 a year. The one area in Michigan with more office managers, Detroit-Warren, MI ($67,060), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Grand Rapids-Wyoming | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | +1.2% | 880 | |
| Jackson, MI | +1.1% | 410 | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | +0.1% | 1,330 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | this area | 4,110 | |
| Flint, MI | -0.4% | 920 | |
| Monroe, MI | -1.8% | 230 | |
| Niles, MI | -3.5% | 410 |
Grand Rapids-Wyoming against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Grand Rapids-Wyoming is #63 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Michigan, Boise City and Albuquerque pay just above Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Richmond and Cleveland just below. All four are within $190 a year of the median in Grand Rapids-Wyoming. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Grand Rapids-Wyoming | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +13.1% | 4,050 | jobs | |
| Albuquerque, NM | +0.0% | 4,080 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | +0.0% | 4,010 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | this area | 4,110 | ||
| Richmond, VA | -0.2% | 6,490 | pay | |
| Cleveland, OH | -0.3% | 8,590 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -4.8% | 4,060 | jobs | |
| El Paso, TX | -10.7% | 4,050 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI?
About $83,665 a year at the median, or $6,972 a month: $64,840 in pay plus about $18,825 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Grand Rapids-Wyoming?
The median was $64,840 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,820, the 90th $99,990, and the middle half earned $52,960 to $81,920.
Is Grand Rapids-Wyoming cheaper than the rest of Michigan for office managers?
About the same: a median of $64,840 against $64,720 statewide. The next area up in Michigan is Ann Arbor at $64,880, the next down Flint at $64,610.
How many office managers work in Grand Rapids-Wyoming?
BLS counts about 4,110 in the May 2025 survey. That is 13% of the Michigan total of 30,690. Only Detroit-Warren has more in Michigan.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Grand Rapids-Wyoming?
Yes: $2,470 a year more at the median. The medians are $64,840 and $62,370.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.