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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.24/hr |
| 52 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $71K | $34.15/hr |
| 53 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $71K | $34.12/hr |
| 54 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $71K | $33.97/hr |
| 55 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.72/hr |
| 56 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $69K | $33.29/hr |
| 57 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $69K | $33/hr |
| 58 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Construction & Trades | $64K | $30.86/hr |
| 59 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.8/hr |
| 60 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.39/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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