SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 7 metro areas compared
In Bay City, MI the median wage for Chemists reaches $132,480 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bay City, MI the median wage for Chemists reaches $132,480 a year. That is 45.2% more than the national median of $91,240. Pay ranges from under $97,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $161,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,180 to $161,900.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 13.84 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $105,710. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,440 | +6.8% |
| 25th | $98,180 | +7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $132,480 | +45.2% |
| 75th | $161,900 | +77.4% |
| 90th | $161,920 | +77.5% |
| Mean | $139,910 | +53.3% |
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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 $132,480 goes as far as $137,713 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 50.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$132,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$137,713US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,480 a year, 45.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $97,440 to $161,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $105,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $132,480, or $63.69 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 $91,240, so pay in Bay City, MI is 45.2% 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 $161,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $97,440 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 $105,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 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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