Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Bay City
176 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Bay City belongs to Chief Executives, at $247,680 per year. The lowest published median is $25,960.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $247,680 | 40 | |
| 2 | Natural Sciences Managers | $204,120 | 50 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,560 | 60 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,850 | 100 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $135,330 | 60 | |
| 6 | Chemists | $132,480 | 250 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $130,760 | 110 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,830 | 50 | |
| 9 | Software Developers | $124,420 | 90 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $124,130 | 120 | |
| 11 | Managers, All Other | $117,620 | 40 | |
| 12 | Management Analysts | $114,610 | 30 | |
| 13 | Industrial Production Managers | $113,810 | 170 | |
| 14 | Facilities Managers | $104,830 | 50 | |
| 15 | Industrial Engineers | $102,590 | 160 | |
| 16 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $102,060 | 30 | |
| 17 | Lawyers | $101,540 | 60 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $101,480 | 50 | |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,050 | 150 | |
| 20 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $100,820 | 40 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $99,730 | 70 | |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $99,390 | 100 | |
| 23 | Power Plant Operators | $98,930 | 50 | |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | $96,000 | 60 | |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analysts | $94,820 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,960 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,060 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,060 | 1,380 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,080 | 50 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $28,440 | 100 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,660 | 90 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,790 | 150 |
| Funeral Attendants | $28,900 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,070 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,120 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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