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.
$88K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $75K | $35.86/hr |
| 62 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $74K | $35.65/hr |
| 63 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.6/hr |
| 64 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.43/hr |
| 65 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35.07/hr |
| 66 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35.07/hr |
| 67 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $70K | $33.65/hr |
| 68 | Forensic Science Technicians | Science | $68K | $32.52/hr |
| 69 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $68K | $32.52/hr |
| 70 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.52/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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