Metro profile · CBSA 13020
Healthcare wages in Bay City, MI
13 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
38
Across 13 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Bay City
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
13 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $47,780 | $45,749 | 41 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,330 | $129,578 | 39 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,830 | $122,397 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,100 | $32,651 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,070 | $43,155 | 39 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,380 | $58,771 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $93,450 | $89,478 | 38 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,260 | $36,634 | 38 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,540 | $36,902 | 37 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $37,790 | $36,184 | 37 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $58,970 | $56,464 | 37 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $79,540 | $76,160 | 36 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $80,880 | $77,443 | 36 |
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Travel ROI: Pharmacists in Bay City
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.