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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $108K | $51.94/hr |
| 42 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $108K | $51.83/hr |
| 43 | Facilities Managers | Management | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 44 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $105K | N/A |
| 46 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 47 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $103K | N/A |
| 48 | Chemists | Science | $102K | $49.04/hr |
| 49 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $48.84/hr |
| 50 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $101K | $48.69/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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