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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $87K | $41.77/hr |
| 92 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.43/hr |
| 93 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.13/hr |
| 94 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | Construction & Trades | $85K | $40.99/hr |
| 95 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.93/hr |
| 96 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | Construction & Trades | $85K | $40.9/hr |
| 97 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 98 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $85K | $40.68/hr |
| 99 | Survey Researchers | Science | $84K | $40.56/hr |
| 100 | Avionics Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $84K | $40.56/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Wyoming
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-4.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,008/mo
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