What is the average salary in Bay City, MI?
$54,570a year
Average yearly pay across 176 jobs with official data in the Bay City, MI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.24
- Jobs with data
- 176
- Workers counted
- 27,180
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $247,700 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $204,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $159,900 |
| Pharmacist | $135,300 |
| Chemist | $132,500 |
| Sales Manager | $130,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,800 |
| Software Developer | $124,400 |
| Financial Manager | $124,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,060 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $34,100 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,320 |
| Cashier | $29,150 |
| Office Clerk | $38,100 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $33,320 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $30,160 |
| General and Operations Manager | $81,450 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $40,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,320 |
Management
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$160,600
- Chief Executive$247,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,900
- Construction Manager$99,730
- Education Administrator$99,390
- Facilities Manager$104,800
- Financial Manager$124,100
- Food Service Manager$55,870
- General and Operations Manager$81,450
- Industrial Production Manager$113,800
- Manager$117,600
- Medical and Health Services Manager$101,100
- Natural Sciences Manager$204,100
- Sales Manager$130,800
- Social and Community Service Manager$84,000
- Transportation$83,950
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$73,320
- Business Operations Specialist$71,220
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$64,070
- Compliance Officer$70,140
- Cost Estimator$71,660
- Human Resources Specialist$63,200
- Logistician$58,800
- Management Analyst$114,600
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$55,220
- Project Management Specialist$94,170
- Training and Development Specialist$60,270
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Systems Analyst$94,820
- Computer User Support Specialist$55,020
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$78,020
- Software Developer$124,400
Architecture and engineering
- Civil Engineer$85,690
- Electrical Engineer$101,500
- Industrial Engineer$102,600
- Mechanical Engineer$96,000
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$78,120
- Chemist$132,500
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$83,610
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$77,440
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$102,100
Community and social service
- Child$55,810
- Clergy$56,810
- Educational$56,690
- Healthcare Social Worker$70,960
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$61,310
- Rehabilitation Counselor$39,520
- Social and Human Service Assistant$37,100
- Substance Abuse$37,620
Legal
- Lawyer$101,500
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$54,170
Educational instruction and library
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$45,920
- Elementary School Teacher$74,010
- Instructional Coordinator$81,290
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,190
- Preschool Teacher$36,570
- Secondary School Teacher$58,690
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,350
- Teaching Assistant$31,510
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Public Relations Specialist$62,610
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Dental Hygienist$79,920
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,380
- Nurse Practitioner$127,800
- Occupational Therapist$80,880
- Pharmacist$135,300
- Pharmacy Technician$37,790
- Physical Therapist$93,450
- Psychiatric Technician$47,780
- Speech-Language Pathologist$79,540
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,070
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,100
- Medical Assistant$38,540
- Nursing Assistant$38,260
- Physical Therapist Assistant$58,970
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,740
Protective service
- Lifeguard$25,960
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$71,020
- Security Guard$29,820
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$34,720
- Chef and Head Cook$49,310
- Cook$34,950
- Cook$35,420
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$29,120
- Dishwasher$29,470
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,380
- Food Preparation Worker$28,790
- Food Server$32,370
- Host and Hostess$27,060
- Waiter and Waitress$40,500
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$36,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,080
- Janitor and Cleaner$30,160
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,820
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,360
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,070
- Animal Caretaker$29,340
- Childcare Worker$28,660
- Funeral Attendant$28,900
- Hairdresser$30,720
- Recreation Worker$30,830
Sales and related
- Cashier$29,150
- Counter and Rental Clerk$35,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$61,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$43,430
- Insurance Sales Agent$45,370
- Parts Salesperson$38,310
- Retail Salesperson$33,320
- Sales Representative$57,200
- Sales Representatives of Service$58,120
- Security$55,270
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$44,780
- Bookkeeping$47,730
- Court$48,810
- Customer Service Representative$38,880
- Dispatcher$45,140
- Eligibility Interviewer$70,660
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,210
- Hotel$29,830
- Library Assistant$30,330
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,820
- Office Clerk$38,100
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$68,640
- Production$74,030
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$33,860
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,750
- Shipping$44,000
- Teller$37,310
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$55,520
- Construction Laborer$47,360
- Electrician$80,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$72,680
- Highway Maintenance Worker$48,780
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$75,310
- Painter$64,200
- Plumber$74,490
- Roofer$48,000
- Sheet Metal Worker$58,060
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,940
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,830
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,530
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$100,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$78,050
- Heating$60,170
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$78,960
- Installation$44,000
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$45,300
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$59,490
Production
- Baker$33,340
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$29,660
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$41,990
- Cutting$38,740
- Electrical$46,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,610
- Food Batchmaker$34,060
- Inspector$45,910
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,080
- Machinist$52,780
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$38,270
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,350
- Power Plant Operator$98,930
- Tool and Die Maker$69,240
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,620
- Welder$57,760
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$44,020
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$28,440
- Driver/Sales Worker$48,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,750
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,320
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,120
- Laborer and Freight$38,610
- Light Truck Driver$35,380
- Motor Vehicle Operator$29,790
- Packer and Packager$30,080
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,090
- Stocker and Order Filler$33,320
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Bay City, MI?
About $54,570 a year ($26.24 an hour): the average of the 176 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Bay City, MI?
Chief Executive ($247,700), Natural Sciences Manager ($204,100), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($160,600).
What are the most common jobs in Bay City, MI?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (1,380 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (1,040 jobs), Retail Salesperson (920 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.