SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 7 metro areas compared
In Bay City, MI the median wage for Chemical Technicians reaches $78,120 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bay City, MI the median wage for Chemical Technicians reaches $78,120 a year. That is 29.4% more than the national median of $60,390. Pay ranges from under $59,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $91,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,010 to $78,570.
Employment stands at 80, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $82,780. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,800 | −1.0% |
| 25th | $60,010 | −0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $78,120 | +29.4% |
| 75th | $78,570 | +30.1% |
| 90th | $91,290 | +51.2% |
| Mean | $72,990 | +20.9% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bay City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $78,120 goes as far as $81,206 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,206US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,120 a year, 29.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,800 to $91,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $82,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Technicians in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $78,120, or $37.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,390, so pay in Bay City, MI is 29.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bay City, MI earns more than $91,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $82,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Bay City, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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