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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $100K | $47.93/hr |
| 62 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $99K | $47.69/hr |
| 63 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $99K | $47.46/hr |
| 64 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 65 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.37/hr |
| 66 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $97K | $46.75/hr |
| 67 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $96K | $46.2/hr |
| 68 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $96K | $46.11/hr |
| 69 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $95K | $45.88/hr |
| 70 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $95K | $45.44/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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