How much does a GIS Specialist make in Grand Rapids, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GIS Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI is $71,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,292 to $80,088, with most professionals earning between $57,585 and $87,762.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for GIS Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GIS Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for GIS Specialist ranges from $64,292 to $80,088 with the average base salary of $71,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,350 to $83,003 with the average total cash compensation of $73,604.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $71,658 $64,292 - $80,088
Bonus $1,946 $1,058 - $2,915
Total Pay $73,604 $65,350 - $83,003
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,292 - $80,088 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,389 - $77,717 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,092 - $81,085 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,825 - $81,998 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,092 - $81,085 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,924 - $80,875 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE GIS Specialist I LOCATION Grand Rapids, MI MINIMUM SALARY $77,732 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,785
JOB TITLE GIS Analyst IV LOCATION Grand Rapids, MI MINIMUM SALARY $94,228 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,153
JOB TITLE GIS Data/Insights Analyst, Specialist LOCATION Grand Rapids, MI MINIMUM SALARY $94,230 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,160
JOB TITLE GIS Technician/Analyst IV LOCATION Grand Rapids, MI MINIMUM SALARY $94,290 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,190
JOB TITLE GIS Manager LOCATION Grand Rapids, MI MINIMUM SALARY $116,739 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,932
JOB TITLE GIS Consultant LOCATION Grand Rapids, MI MINIMUM SALARY $48,422 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,254
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About Grand Rapids, Michigan    Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of La....More

Grand Rapids, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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