Median DOL Salary
$135,839
Total DOL Filings
206
Companies Hiring
56
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bay City, MI$135,839
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bay City, MI is 123% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bay City
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bay City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $119,600 | -12.1% | 7 |
| Dentists, General | $99,986 | -43.5% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,000 | -25.2% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $75,000 | -31.2% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,640 | -30.6% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,404 | -36.3% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Bay City, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bay City, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $119,600 | $132,009 |
| Dentists, General | $99,986 | $110,359 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,000 | $84,989 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $75,000 | $82,781 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,640 | $75,762 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Bay City, MI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Bay City, MI
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.