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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.09/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $136K | $65.42/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.56/hr |
| 14 | Sales Managers | Management | $130K | $62.42/hr |
| 15 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $128K | $61.52/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $128K | $61.31/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $125K | $60.06/hr |
| 18 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $124K | $59.53/hr |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $123K | $59.32/hr |
| 20 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.69/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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