Top Paying Jobs in Bay City, MI
Bay City, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 10,540 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($247,680), Natural Sciences Managers ($204,120), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($160,560). The cost of living index is 91.92 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,030/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.92
Cost of living index
$1,030
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bay City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $248K | $119.08/hr |
| 2 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $204K | $98.13/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.19/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $160K | $76.85/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $65.06/hr |
| 6 | Chemists | Science | $132K | $63.69/hr |
| 7 | Sales Managers | Management | $131K | $62.87/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.46/hr |
| 9 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.82/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $124K | $59.68/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bay City
Cost of living vs. national average-8.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,030/mo
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