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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Population
Highest paying careers in Cheyenne
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $86K | $41.37/hr |
| 42 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.97/hr |
| 43 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.32/hr |
| 44 | Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.23/hr |
| 45 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 46 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.93/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.59/hr |
| 48 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.19/hr |
| 49 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $78K | $37.35/hr |
| 50 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.23/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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