Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Bay City
176 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Bay City belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $25,960 per year. The highest is $247,680.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,960 | 50 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,060 | 90 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,060 | 1,380 | |
| 4 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,080 | 50 | |
| 5 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $28,440 | 100 | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $28,660 | 90 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | $28,790 | 150 | |
| 8 | Funeral Attendants | $28,900 | 40 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,070 | 70 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,120 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $247,680 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,120 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,560 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,850 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $135,330 | 60 |
| Chemists | $132,480 | 250 |
| Sales Managers | $130,760 | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,830 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $124,420 | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $124,130 | 120 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,620 | 40 |
| Management Analysts | $114,610 | 30 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $113,810 | 170 |
| Facilities Managers | $104,830 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,590 | 160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $102,060 | 30 |
| Lawyers | $101,540 | 60 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,480 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,050 | 150 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $100,820 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $99,730 | 70 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $99,390 | 100 |
| Power Plant Operators | $98,930 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $96,000 | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $94,820 | 40 |
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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