Cost of living

Cost of living in Wyoming: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Wyoming is about $979/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 272 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,548/mo6%
Nurse Anesthetist$15,548/mo6%
Dentist$10,140/mo10%
Industrial Production Manager$9,657/mo10%
Software Developer$8,961/mo11%
Sales Manager$8,941/mo11%
Physician Assistant$8,901/mo11%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$8,873/mo11%
Chief Executive$8,836/mo11%
Pharmacist$8,670/mo11%
Data Scientist$8,474/mo12%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$8,412/mo12%
Industrial Engineer$8,119/mo12%
Nurse Practitioner$7,992/mo12%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$7,426/mo13%
Financial Manager$7,193/mo14%
Network Architect$7,027/mo14%
IT Manager$7,004/mo14%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$6,989/mo14%
Systems Analyst$6,925/mo14%
Administrative Services Manager$6,882/mo14%
Mechanical Engineer$6,881/mo14%
Management Consultant$6,829/mo14%
Optometrist$6,785/mo14%
Natural Sciences Manager$6,731/mo15%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$6,715/mo15%
Electrical Engineer$6,692/mo15%
Healthcare Manager$6,644/mo15%
Architect$6,512/mo15%
Human Resources Manager$6,462/mo15%
Facilities Manager$6,438/mo15%
Veterinarian$6,323/mo15%
Chemist$6,305/mo16%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,260/mo16%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$6,190/mo16%
Credit Analyst$6,109/mo16%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,076/mo16%
Project Management Specialist$6,070/mo16%
Sonographer$5,870/mo17%
Production and Operating Worker$5,857/mo17%
Operations Manager$5,758/mo17%
Physical Therapist$5,739/mo17%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,562/mo18%
Construction Manager$5,551/mo18%
Occupational Therapist$5,443/mo18%
Police and Detective$5,426/mo18%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,273/mo19%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,265/mo19%
Speech Pathologist$5,260/mo19%
Registered Nurse$5,198/mo19%
Computer Programmer$5,184/mo19%
Civil Engineer$5,174/mo19%
Database Administrator$5,163/mo19%
Dental Hygienist$5,138/mo19%
Sales Representative$5,041/mo19%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,003/mo20%
Claims Adjuster$4,951/mo20%
Logistician$4,940/mo20%
Construction Supervisor$4,883/mo20%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$4,876/mo20%
Network Administrator$4,856/mo20%
Accountant$4,853/mo20%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,819/mo20%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,655/mo21%
Instructional Coordinator$4,652/mo21%
Cost Estimator$4,549/mo22%
Compliance Officer$4,521/mo22%
Radiologic Technologist$4,519/mo22%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,514/mo22%
Respiratory Therapist$4,448/mo22%
Training and Development Specialist$4,415/mo22%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,408/mo22%
Loan Officer$4,380/mo22%
Dietitian$4,376/mo22%
Psychologist$4,278/mo23%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,265/mo23%
High School Teacher$4,244/mo23%
Skincare Specialist$4,244/mo23%
Tutor$4,194/mo23%
Electrician$4,189/mo23%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,186/mo23%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,186/mo23%
Police Officer$4,167/mo23%
Special Ed Teacher$4,163/mo24%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$4,157/mo24%
School Counselor$4,127/mo24%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,110/mo24%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$4,094/mo24%
Web Developer$4,088/mo24%
Elementary School Teacher$4,071/mo24%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$4,066/mo24%
Welder$4,063/mo24%
Public Relations Specialist$4,054/mo24%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,048/mo24%
Chef$4,044/mo24%
Equipment Operator$4,016/mo24%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,009/mo24%
Real Estate Agent$3,990/mo25%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,972/mo25%
Social and Community Service Manager$3,966/mo25%
HR Specialist$3,934/mo25%
Computer Network Support Specialist$3,903/mo25%
Machinist$3,897/mo25%
Food Service Manager$3,851/mo25%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,848/mo25%
Physical Therapist Assistant$3,831/mo26%
Property Manager$3,818/mo26%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,802/mo26%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,795/mo26%
Tax Preparer$3,793/mo26%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,786/mo26%
Fundraiser$3,769/mo26%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,736/mo26%
Plumber$3,710/mo26%
Postal Service Clerk$3,697/mo26%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,695/mo26%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,682/mo27%
Truck Driver$3,676/mo27%
IT Support Specialist$3,661/mo27%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,661/mo27%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,606/mo27%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,591/mo27%
Diesel Mechanic$3,585/mo27%
Surgical Technologist$3,523/mo28%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,504/mo28%
Audio and Video Technician$3,473/mo28%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,463/mo28%
Producers and Director$3,442/mo28%
HVAC Technician$3,439/mo28%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,427/mo29%
Market Research Analyst$3,419/mo29%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,415/mo29%
Firefighter$3,396/mo29%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,394/mo29%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,380/mo29%
Carpenter$3,380/mo29%
Medical Records Specialist$3,338/mo29%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,338/mo29%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,338/mo29%
Sports Coach$3,322/mo29%
Paramedic$3,309/mo30%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,306/mo30%
Social Worker$3,285/mo30%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,229/mo30%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,223/mo30%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,185/mo31%
Correctional Officer$3,174/mo31%
Insurance Agent$3,166/mo31%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$3,119/mo31%
Graphic Designer$3,106/mo32%
Painter$3,091/mo32%
Dental Assistant$3,084/mo32%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,054/mo32%
Chiropractor$3,052/mo32%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,023/mo32%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,022/mo32%
Auto Mechanic$3,019/mo32%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,010/mo33%
Photographer$2,998/mo33%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,976/mo33%
Librarian$2,971/mo33%
Clergy$2,947/mo33%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,945/mo33%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,940/mo33%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,938/mo33%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,934/mo33%
Retail Supervisor$2,908/mo34%
Pharmacy Technician$2,892/mo34%
Maintenance Worker$2,885/mo34%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$2,884/mo34%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,878/mo34%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,864/mo34%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,847/mo34%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,840/mo34%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,818/mo35%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,813/mo35%
Advertising Sales Agent$2,811/mo35%
Personal Service Worker$2,785/mo35%
Biological Technician$2,731/mo36%
Bookkeeper$2,725/mo36%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,713/mo36%
Construction Laborer$2,698/mo36%
Admin Assistant$2,690/mo36%
Parts Salesperson$2,690/mo36%
Security Worker$2,688/mo36%
Bus Drivers, School$2,686/mo36%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,673/mo37%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,649/mo37%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,638/mo37%
Fitness Trainer$2,633/mo37%
Bill and Account Collector$2,620/mo37%
Office Clerk$2,616/mo37%
Medical Equipment Repairer$2,609/mo38%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,590/mo38%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$2,560/mo38%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,555/mo38%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,541/mo39%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,536/mo39%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,527/mo39%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,524/mo39%
Medical Assistant$2,517/mo39%
Roofer$2,517/mo39%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,508/mo39%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,490/mo39%
Printing Press Operator$2,467/mo40%
Pest Control Worker$2,445/mo40%
Delivery Driver$2,443/mo40%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,438/mo40%
Customer Service Rep$2,430/mo40%
Landscaper$2,403/mo41%
Food Service Supervisor$2,395/mo41%
Warehouse Worker$2,391/mo41%
Nursing Assistant$2,386/mo41%
Journalist$2,382/mo41%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,381/mo41%
EMT$2,340/mo42%
School Bus Monitor$2,337/mo42%
Data Entry Keyer$2,335/mo42%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,330/mo42%
Phlebotomist$2,328/mo42%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,274/mo43%
Teller$2,271/mo43%
Receptionist$2,269/mo43%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,268/mo43%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,267/mo43%
Security Guard$2,262/mo43%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,243/mo44%
Parking Attendant$2,218/mo44%
Residential Advisor$2,213/mo44%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,187/mo45%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,178/mo45%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,163/mo45%
Janitor$2,163/mo45%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,146/mo46%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,139/mo46%
File Clerk$2,115/mo46%
Teaching Assistant$2,085/mo47%
Cooks, Short Order$2,076/mo47%
Couriers and Messenger$2,063/mo47%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,063/mo47%
Food Preparation Worker$2,024/mo48%
Preschool Teacher$2,001/mo49%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,990/mo49%
Restaurant Cook$1,974/mo50%
Library Technician$1,955/mo50%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$1,952/mo50%
Retail Salesperson$1,945/mo50%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,942/mo50%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$1,941/mo50%
Home Health Aide$1,938/mo51%
Sewing Machine Operator$1,938/mo51%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$1,919/mo51%
Animal Caretaker$1,884/mo52%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,883/mo52%
Childcare Worker$1,882/mo52%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,882/mo52%
Hairdresser$1,876/mo52%
Cashier$1,858/mo53%
Baker$1,810/mo54%
Recreation Worker$1,808/mo54%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$1,804/mo54%
Dishwasher$1,797/mo54%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,770/mo55%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,755/mo56%
Food Batchmaker$1,753/mo56%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,727/mo57%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,622/mo60%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,604/mo61%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,581/mo62%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,497/mo65%
Server$1,416/mo69%
Bartender$1,405/mo70%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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