Bay City Employment

Employment and Industries in the Bay City, Michigan Area

The Bay City economy is powered by tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing, especially cement, power shovels, plastics and auto equipment. The industrial base varies from small to large manufacturers. The city includes the international headquarters of Dow Corning Corporation and facilities for General Motors Corp, Carbone of America, S.C. Johnson & Sons and other notable companies. Bay City also has a notable shipbuilding industry which produces commercial and recreational vessels. It also includes a port for Great Lakes and ocean shipping.

The primary employers in Bay City are:

  • Delta College - College Radio Broadcast Station - Television station
  • Bay Regional Medical Center - Hospital
  • General Motors Corp - Manufactures automotive parts
  • Saginaw Valley State Univ - Education
  • Meijer Inc - Retail
  • City of Bay City - Government
  • Bay Medical Care Facility Inc - Nursing Care
  • Michigan Sugar Company - Manufactures beet sugar
  • Heartland Home Health Care - Home health care service
  • Corp of the President - Religious Organization
  • Walmart
  • Herald Co Inc - Newspaper publisher
  • Bay City Public Schools - Education
  • Bay Visiting Nurse - General Hospital - Home Health Care Services
  • Homestead Center Ace Hardware - Retail hardware
  • Menard Inc - Retail Lumber
  • Sears Roebuck & Co - Department store
  • RWC Inc - Manufacturer
  • Do-All Inc - Job training/related services
  • Healthprime Inc - Nursing care facility

Some of the most popular jobs in Bay City where the majority of the workers are college graduates include teachers, registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives; child, family and school social workers; social and human service assistants; pharmacists, medical and health services managers; mechanical engineers and financial managers.

The major job providing segments in Bay City are provided below:

  • Retail Trade
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional and technical services
  • Construction
  • Finance and insurance
  • Wholesale trade

Pertinent information about Bay City, Michigan: The cost of living index in Bay City in 2008 was at 77.5 which is low when compared to the nation's average of 100. Approximately 12% of the adult population has a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $33,000.

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Jobs in Bay City

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations33200$43,910$21.11100
2Sales and Related Occupations4140$34,800$16.739.5
3Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations3980$24,350$11.718.7
4Office and Administrative Support Occupations3920$35,830$17.2313.75
5Transportation and Material Moving Occupations2670$33,590$16.156.7
6Production Occupations2580$44,290$21.295.6
7Healthcare Support Occupations2380$28,530$13.722.85
8Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations2340$72,780$34.995.85
9Educational Instruction and Library Occupations1790$50,250$24.166
10Cashiers1490$23,100$11.112.2
11Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations1430$45,840$22.043.75
12Fast Food and Counter Workers1410$23,660$11.372.45
13Management Occupations1340$98,570$47.396.35
14Home Health and Personal Care Aides1200$24,340$11.70
15Retail Salespersons1180$27,470$13.212.7
16Construction and Extraction Occupations1170$49,400$23.754.6
17Business and Financial Operations Occupations1020$65,230$31.365.35
18Office Clerks, General840$31,710$15.251.9
19Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations810$29,230$14.053.6
20Community and Social Service Occupations800$41,370$19.891.75
21Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers740$43,380$20.861.2
22Waiters and Waitresses680$22,530$10.831.65
23Nursing Assistants670$31,100$14.950.95
24Cooks, Restaurant550$25,000$12.020.9
25Architecture and Engineering Occupations540$78,930$37.951.7
26General and Operations Managers500$84,570$40.661.5
27Personal Care and Service Occupations500$30,070$14.464.65
28Customer Service Representatives480$30,610$14.721.75
29Stockers and Order Fillers480$27,240$13.11.25
30Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive450$35,760$17.191.4
31First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers440$43,560$20.940.95
32Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations410$34,990$16.821.8
33Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks400$35,330$16.991.05
34Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand370$29,710$14.281.8
35Protective Service Occupations370$50,470$24.262.2
36Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products370$55,180$26.530.85
37Bartenders350$23,520$11.310.4
38Maintenance and Repair Workers, General330$36,160$17.380.9
39Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners290$27,020$12.991.5
40Machinists290$43,450$20.890.2
41Accountants and Auditors270$69,220$33.280.9
42Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers260$29,020$13.950.75
43Child, Family, and School Social Workers250$38,620$18.570.2
44First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers240$34,130$16.410.6
45Medical Assistants240$30,140$14.490.45
46First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers230$57,350$27.570.95
47First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers230$63,120$30.350.4
48Light Truck Drivers230$29,920$14.380.6
49Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses220$47,900$23.030.5
50Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators210$35,520$17.080.8
51Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics200$36,520$17.560.5
52Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants200$36,510$17.550.4
53Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners190$27,470$13.210.9
54Receptionists and Information Clerks190$30,670$14.750.7
55Carpenters180$46,210$22.220.6
56Construction Laborers180$38,200$18.370.9
57Industrial Machinery Mechanics170$52,500$25.240.2
58Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers170$60,610$29.140.4
59Electricians160$56,840$27.330.45
60Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations160$65,850$31.660.8
61Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers160$43,760$21.040.3
62Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers150$39,050$18.770.35
63Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators150$56,220$27.030.25
64Tellers150$28,620$13.760.25
65Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers140$49,500$23.80.1
66Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators130$37,620$18.090.1
67Counter and Rental Clerks130$26,150$12.570.3
68Postal Service Mail Carriers130$51,720$24.870.2
69Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel120$61,490$29.560.7
70Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria110$27,750$13.340.3
71First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers110$75,580$36.340.3
72Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop110$21,800$10.480.3
73Insurance Sales Agents110$40,320$19.390.3
74Legal Occupations110$71,530$34.390.8
75Loan Officers110$50,030$24.050.2
76Pharmacy Technicians110$32,610$15.680.3
77Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other110$75,550$36.320.7
78Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment100$27,610$13.270.3
79Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters100$61,710$29.670.3
80Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors90$49,220$23.670.2
81First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors90$48,130$23.140.3
82Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators90$36,050$17.330.4
83Lawyers90$73,410$35.30.5
84Mechanical Engineers90$79,710$38.320.2
85Dental Assistants80$40,580$19.510.2
86Financial Managers80$124,430$59.820.4
87First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers80$56,370$27.10.4
88Human Resources Specialists80$57,780$27.780.4
89Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists80$65,200$31.350.45
90Physical Therapists80$92,700$44.570.2
91Rehabilitation Counselors80$28,460$13.680.1
92Roofers80$40,680$19.560.1
93Amusement and Recreation Attendants70$24,030$11.550.2
94Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists70$45,820$22.030.2
95Buyers and Purchasing Agents70$53,700$25.820.25
96Construction and Building Inspectors70$50,800$24.420.1
97Dental Hygienists70$67,580$32.490.1
98Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants70$56,560$27.190.35
99Food Servers, Nonrestaurant70$23,700$11.40.2
100Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers70$47,210$22.70.2
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Bay City Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$43,91033,200
Sales and Related Occupations$34,8004,140
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$24,3503,980
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$35,8303,920
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$33,5902,670
Production Occupations$44,2902,580
Healthcare Support Occupations$28,5302,380
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$72,7802,340
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$50,2501,790
Cashiers$23,1001,490
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$45,8401,430
Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,6601,410
Management Occupations$98,5701,340
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,3401,200
Retail Salespersons$27,4701,180
Construction and Extraction Occupations$49,4001,170
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$65,2301,020
Office Clerks, General$31,710840
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,230810
Community and Social Service Occupations$41,370800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$43,380740
Waiters and Waitresses$22,530680
Nursing Assistants$31,100670
Cooks, Restaurant$25,000550
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$78,930540
General and Operations Managers$84,570500
Personal Care and Service Occupations$30,070500
Customer Service Representatives$30,610480
Stockers and Order Fillers$27,240480
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,760450
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,560440
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$34,990410
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$35,330400
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,710370
Protective Service Occupations$50,470370
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$55,180370
Bartenders$23,520350
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,160330
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,020290
Machinists$43,450290
Accountants and Auditors$69,220270
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$29,020260
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$38,620250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,130240
Medical Assistants$30,140240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,350230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,120230
Light Truck Drivers$29,920230
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$47,900220
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,520210

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Bay City, Michigan Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$43,91033,200
Sales and Related Occupations$34,8004,140
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$35,8303,920
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$33,5902,670
Production Occupations$44,2902,580
Healthcare Support Occupations$28,5302,380
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$72,7802,340
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$50,2501,790
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$45,8401,430
Management Occupations$98,5701,340
Retail Salespersons$27,4701,180
Construction and Extraction Occupations$49,4001,170
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$65,2301,020
Office Clerks, General$31,710840
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,230810
Community and Social Service Occupations$41,370800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$43,380740
Nursing Assistants$31,100670
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$78,930540
General and Operations Managers$84,570500
Personal Care and Service Occupations$30,070500
Customer Service Representatives$30,610480
Stockers and Order Fillers$27,240480
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,760450
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,560440
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$34,990410
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$35,330400
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,710370
Protective Service Occupations$50,470370
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$55,180370
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,160330
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,020290
Machinists$43,450290
Accountants and Auditors$69,220270
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$29,020260
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$38,620250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,130240
Medical Assistants$30,140240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,350230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,120230
Light Truck Drivers$29,920230
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$47,900220
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,520210
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,520200
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,510200
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,470190
Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,670190
Carpenters$46,210180
Construction Laborers$38,200180
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$52,500170

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