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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $84K | $40.2/hr |
| 32 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $81K | $39.16/hr |
| 33 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $81K | $39.08/hr |
| 34 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 35 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.68/hr |
| 36 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.42/hr |
| 37 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.24/hr |
| 38 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $79K | $37.96/hr |
| 39 | Chemical Technicians | Science | $78K | $37.56/hr |
| 40 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.52/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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