Economic Development Director Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

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How much does an Economic Development Director make in Grand Rapids, MI? The average Economic Development Director salary in Grand Rapids, MI is $135,125 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,087 and $160,452. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Community Real Estate (CRE) Finance Director

Mission Economic Development Agency. - San Francisco , CA

ABOUT MEDA Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic ... The CRE Finance Director has functional responsibility for affordable housing development and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago

Marketing Coordinator

San Diego North Economic Development Council - San Marcos , CA

The San Diego North County Economic Development Council (SDNEDC) is a 28-year-old economic ... directors that represents most of North County's major employers and incorporated cities

ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago

Multimedia Coordinator Hybrid

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation - Los Angeles , CA

Director of Creative Media & Engagement Department: Advancement & Engagement FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $65,000 - $69,900 SUMMARY The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is ...

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VP of Business and Economic Development

BEAM Circular - Modesto , CA

Design and coordinate with local and state public agencies to direct flexible, firm-specific ... relevant economic development agencies, and sites. * Partnership Development: Collaborate with ...

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Regional Property Supervisor

Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation - Ventura , CA

... the Director of Property Management, the Regional Property Supervisor will assist in the ... Experience working in the field(s) of community development, housing, and/or economic development ...

LinkedIn - 27 days ago

Senior Property Manager

Mission Economic Development Agency - San Francisco , CA

Director of Property Management Salary Range: $93,000 - $103,000 ABOUT PROPIEDADES ADELANTE ... the face of escalating development pressures. They should possess problem-solving skills ...

JobLeads - 17 days ago

What does an Economic Development Director do?

Common responsibilities of an Economic Development Director

Manage and develop Regional Economic Development Directors within the Business and Community Development Team who are responsible for the growth and expansion of Wisconsin companies and communities through effective deployment of WEDC resources and technical assistance to encourage investment and job creation and retention throughout Wisconsin.

November 25, 2022

Actively monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service delivery processes and procedures to ensure that the Planning and Economic Development Department is sensitive and responsive to the needs of a wide variety of stakeholders and interest groups.

December 11, 2022

Prepares and monitors annual budget for the Economic Development Department by coordinating with the Town Managers office on facilitating the overall economic development, objectives and goals.

March 30, 2023

Provide overall leadership, strategic direction and functional expertise in directing and managing the planning and economic development work at the Port, including a large multi-disciplinary group of consultants, development partners, jurisdictional partners, and internal project management and technical staff.

April 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Economic Development Director in Grand Rapids, MI

Average Base Salary

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103087

160452

135125

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

103736

161680

136635

What is the average salary for Economic Development Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Economic Development Director in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Economic Development Director ranges from $103,087 to $160,452 with the average base salary of $135,125. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,736 to $161,680 with the average total cash compensation of $136,635.

View Average Salary for Economic Development Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,125	$103,087 - $160,452
Bonus	$1,509	$648 - $1,228
Total Pay	$136,635	$103,736 - $161,680

* 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.

Economic Development Director Salary Near Grand Rapids, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,066 - $160,419	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,400 - $154,712	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,711 - $161,423	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,319 - $163,926	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,875 - $160,121	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,822 - $160,039	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI

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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 Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...

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