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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.65/hr |
| 82 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.55/hr |
| 83 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $90K | $43.46/hr |
| 84 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $90K | $43.22/hr |
| 85 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $89K | $42.69/hr |
| 86 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $89K | $42.6/hr |
| 87 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Healthcare | $89K | $42.58/hr |
| 88 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $88K | $42.33/hr |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $87K | $42.05/hr |
| 90 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.98/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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