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Bay City, Michigan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.33/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Bay City, Michigan job market overview (May 2026)

The Bay City, Michigan job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 90 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bay City, Michigan job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bay City, Michigan.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50$19.33/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants44
Consumer Goods8$19.33/hr n=6
Healthcare5
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Retail Associate14
  • Food Service10
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Pharmacy4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Pharmacists1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified73 · 81%
  • Part-time13 · 14%
  • Full-time4 · 4%

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