Top Paying Jobs in Wyoming
Wyoming has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 35,370 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($387,880), Physicians, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physicians ($264,580). The cost of living index is 95.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,008/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$115K
Avg. median salary
95.16
Cost of living index
$1,008
Median 2BR rent
584,057
Population
Highest paying careers in Wyoming
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $388K | $186.48/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $343K | $164.81/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $265K | $127.2/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $255K | $122.71/hr |
| 5 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $187K | $89.95/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $164K | $78.64/hr |
| 7 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $162K | $77.76/hr |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | Management | $162K | $77.68/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $151K | $72.83/hr |
| 10 | Chief Executives | Management | $148K | $71.13/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Wyoming
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,008/mo
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