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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Construction Managers | Management | $100K | $47.95/hr |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $99K | N/A |
| 23 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.15/hr |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.59/hr |
| 26 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.27/hr |
| 27 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $93K | $44.93/hr |
| 28 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $86K | $41.2/hr |
| 29 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $84K | $40.39/hr |
| 30 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $84K | $40.36/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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