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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $77K | $36.9/hr |
| 52 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $77K | $36.78/hr |
| 53 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $76K | N/A |
| 54 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.66/hr |
| 55 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $76K | $36.47/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $76K | $36.47/hr |
| 57 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $75K | $36.26/hr |
| 58 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.26/hr |
| 59 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $75K | $36.07/hr |
| 60 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.98/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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