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.
$80K
Avg. median salary
91.92
Cost of living index
$1,030
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Bay City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $54K | $26.04/hr |
| 92 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $53K | $25.37/hr |
| 93 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $49K | $23.71/hr |
| 94 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | Office & Admin | $49K | $23.47/hr |
| 95 | Highway Maintenance Workers | Construction & Trades | $49K | $23.45/hr |
| 96 | Driver/Sales Workers | Transportation | $48K | $23.24/hr |
| 97 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $48K | $23.08/hr |
| 98 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $48K | $23.05/hr |
| 99 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $48K | $22.99/hr |
| 100 | Psychiatric Technicians | Healthcare | $48K | $22.97/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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