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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $113K | $54.35/hr |
| 32 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $112K | $53.99/hr |
| 33 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | Construction & Trades | $112K | $53.9/hr |
| 34 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $112K | $53.81/hr |
| 35 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $53.72/hr |
| 36 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $111K | $53.56/hr |
| 37 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.35/hr |
| 38 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $110K | $52.78/hr |
| 39 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $109K | $52.55/hr |
| 40 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $109K | $52.35/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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