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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Hydrologists | Science | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 72 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.23/hr |
| 73 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $94K | $45.21/hr |
| 74 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $94K | $45.12/hr |
| 75 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $94K | $44.99/hr |
| 76 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $93K | N/A |
| 77 | Construction Managers | Management | $92K | $44.39/hr |
| 78 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.24/hr |
| 79 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 80 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $91K | $43.94/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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