SOC 35-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bay City, MI is $32,370 a year, trailing the national median of $35,360 by 8.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bay City, MI is $32,370 a year, trailing the national median of $35,360 by 8.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,200 and $37,480. The lowest tenth earn under $27,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $37,480.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Saginaw records the highest median at $37,030. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 152nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,580 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $29,200 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $32,370 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $37,480 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $37,480 | +6.0% |
| Mean | $32,950 | −6.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saginaw | $37,030 | 290 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $36,710 | 270 | |
| 3 | Muskegon | $36,250 | 180 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $35,170 | 3,210 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $35,070 | 140 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $34,880 | 280 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $34,700 | 430 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $34,170 | 360 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $32,770 | 1,160 | |
| 10 | Niles | $31,840 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bay City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $32,370 goes as far as $33,649 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,649US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,370 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,580 to $37,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Saginaw, at $37,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $32,370, or $15.56 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 $35,360, so pay in Bay City, MI is 8.5% lower. 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 $37,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,580 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 Saginaw, at $37,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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