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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $121K | $58.1/hr |
| 22 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $121K | $57.97/hr |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $121K | $57.94/hr |
| 24 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $120K | $57.8/hr |
| 25 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $120K | $57.48/hr |
| 26 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $119K | $57.21/hr |
| 27 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.61/hr |
| 28 | Roof Bolters, Mining | Construction & Trades | $117K | $56.04/hr |
| 29 | Software Developers | Technology | $115K | $55.37/hr |
| 30 | Managers, All Other | Management | $113K | $54.53/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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