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Average salary by job family in Bay City
| Management | $116,080 |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $106,250 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,860 |
| Legal | $90,530 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $87,950 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $87,770 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,000 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,960 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,250 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,490 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,040 |
| Protective Service | $55,730 |
| Production | $53,920 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,420 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,910 |
| Sales and Related | $43,010 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,370 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,620 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,100 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,290 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,150 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,120 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bay City
- Chief Executives$250,810
- Natural Sciences Managers$192,200
- Sales Managers$171,680
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161,120
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154,400
- Nurse Practitioners$145,710
- Chemists$139,910
- Financial Managers$135,770
- Pharmacists$132,980
- Industrial Production Managers$128,400
Most common jobs in Bay City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,380 | $28,630 | $28,060 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,040 | $34,150 | $34,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 920 | $37,400 | $33,320 |
| Cashiers | 910 | $30,280 | $29,150 |
| Office Clerks, General | 770 | $41,670 | $38,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 740 | $35,110 | $33,320 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 700 | $33,210 | $30,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 650 | $103,870 | $81,450 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 570 | $44,370 | $40,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 510 | $57,550 | $57,320 |
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Cost of living in Bay City
Prices in the Bay City area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $57,190 therefore buys what $62,216 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $186,601, 3.1 times the median household income of $60,523.
$186,601typical home value
$60,523median household income
91.9BEA price parity
103,235metro population
Take-home pay in Bay City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,150 | $28,415 | $2,368 |
| Median wage | $45,620 | $37,143 | $3,095 |
| Average wage | $57,190 | $45,949 | $3,829 |
| 75th percentile wage | $69,880 | $55,267 | $4,606 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Bay City
Management16 jobs
- Chief Executives$251K
- Natural Sciences Managers$192K
- Sales Managers$172K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154K
- Financial Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Managers, All Other$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- General and Operations Managers$104K
- Construction Managers$103K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$94K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Food Service Managers$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Electrical Engineers$106K
- Mechanical Engineers$97K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical9 jobs
Business and Financial Operations11 jobs
- Management Analysts$119K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Accountants and Auditors$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Compliance Officers$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Logisticians$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76K
- Electricians$75K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57K
- Carpenters$57K
- Roofers$52K
- Construction Laborers$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media1 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library8 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Protective Service3 jobs
Production16 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Tool and Die Makers$72K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Bakers$34K
- Food Batchmakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Clergy$51K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Office and Administrative Support18 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$73K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$66K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$66K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Tellers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$31K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$72K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Light Truck Drivers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Bartenders$41K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
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Salary in Bay City: questions
What is a good salary in Bay City?
Half of all workers in the Bay City metro earn less than $45,620 and the average is $57,190. Earning more than $69,880 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bay City to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,035, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bay City?
Chief Executives ($250,810), Natural Sciences Managers ($192,200), Sales Managers ($171,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Bay City, MI (13020), all occupations and 176 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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