Careers in Bay City, MI
Part of Michigan.
Bay City, MI’s regional price level is below the national average (index 91.921, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 5.4% · 43,886 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Chief Executives$247,680
- 2Natural Sciences Managers$204,120
- 3Architectural and Engineering Managers$160,560
- 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,850
- 5Pharmacists$135,330
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Fast Food and Counter Workers1,380 employed
- 2Home Health and Personal Care Aides1,040 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons920 employed
- 4Cashiers910 employed
- 5Registered Nurses810 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Chemists13.84× national avg
- 2Power Plant Operators8.24× national avg
- 3Chemical Technicians6.52× national avg
- 4Funeral Attendants5.37× national avg
- 5Physical Therapist Assistants4.30× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Chief Executives$269,449
- 2Natural Sciences Managers$222,060
- 3Architectural and Engineering Managers$174,672
- 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$173,899
- 5Pharmacists$147,224
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Michigan state page.