Top Paying Jobs in Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne, WY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,470 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($342,800), Marketing Managers ($183,540), Dentists, General ($173,080). The cost of living index is 96.49 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,174/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.49
Cost of living index
$1,174
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Cheyenne
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $343K | $164.81/hr |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | Management | $184K | $88.24/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $173K | $83.21/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.26/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $135K | $64.85/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $129K | $61.83/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.44/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $127K | $60.87/hr |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $58.89/hr |
| 10 | Software Developers | Technology | $122K | $58.65/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,174/mo
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