May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Bay City
Bay City, MI
176 occupations
Across 176 occupations with published wages in Bay City, chief executives record the highest median at $247,680 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Bay City
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,380 | $28,060 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,040 | $34,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 920 | $33,320 |
| Cashiers | 910 | $29,150 |
| Office Clerks, General | 770 | $38,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 740 | $33,320 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 700 | $30,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 650 | $81,450 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 570 | $40,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 510 | $57,320 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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