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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $101K | $48.49/hr |
| 52 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $101K | $48.39/hr |
| 53 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $101K | $48.33/hr |
| 54 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 55 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $100K | $48.25/hr |
| 56 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 57 | Lawyers | Legal | $100K | $48.14/hr |
| 58 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.09/hr |
| 59 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $100K | $48.05/hr |
| 60 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $100K | $48/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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