287 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Wyoming (2024)

There are 287 occupations in Wyoming with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $236,620/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

287
Jobs Over $50K

$236,620

#1: Pediatricians, General

$76,005

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

117,760

Workers in These Jobs

All 287 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Wyoming

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Pediatricians, General	$236,620	$221,880	70
2	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$226,810	$261,300	60
3	Dentists, General	$156,000	$188,280	230
4	Industrial Production Managers	$148,570	$152,640	330
5	Software Developers	$137,860	$127,790	670
6	Sales Managers	$137,560	$152,620	120
7	Physician Assistants	$136,940	$139,060	310
8	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$136,500	$145,160	180
9	Chief Executives	$135,940	$145,320	100
10	Pharmacists	$133,380	$135,190	540
11	Engineers, All Other	$130,490	$119,220	210
12	Data Scientists	$130,370	$125,330	N/A
13	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$129,410	$126,250	270
14	Industrial Engineers	$124,910	$118,160	240
15	Nurse Practitioners	$122,950	$123,560	470
16	Petroleum Engineers	$121,130	$131,270	260
17	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$114,250	$114,540	120
18	Financial Managers	$110,660	$127,520	660
19	Managers, All Other	$109,170	$115,800	750
20	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$109,020	$108,940	60
21	Roof Bolters, Mining	$108,850	$107,670	110
22	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$108,650	$119,410	130
23	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$108,330	$100,640	40
24	Computer Network Architects	$108,110	$114,770	40
25	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$108,000	$112,710	130
26	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,900	$102,800	40
27	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$107,750	$119,030	310
28	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$107,530	$97,900	200
29	Computer Systems Analysts	$106,540	$111,340	240
30	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,290	$110,640	110
31	Administrative Services Managers	$105,870	$114,940	120
32	Mechanical Engineers	$105,860	$104,340	250
33	Management Analysts	$105,060	$126,840	530
34	Optometrists	$104,390	$115,400	70
35	Natural Sciences Managers	$103,560	$107,650	150
36	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$103,310	$105,540	430
37	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$103,220	$91,400	130
38	Electrical Engineers	$102,960	$109,610	300
39	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$102,720	$106,790	40
40	Medical and Health Services Managers	$102,210	$107,750	1,010
41	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$101,680	$95,450	40
42	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,180	$114,810	100
43	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$100,010	$83,580	410
44	Chemical Engineers	$99,890	$104,260	60
45	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$99,530	$93,390	40
46	Human Resources Managers	$99,420	$114,440	160
47	Facilities Managers	$99,040	$107,160	140
48	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$99,010	$95,820	N/A
49	Veterinarians	$97,270	$100,800	190
50	Chemists	$97,000	$88,220	140
51	Environmental Engineers	$96,620	$97,880	170
52	Labor Relations Specialists	$96,310	$88,300	110
53	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$95,230	$86,320	240
54	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$95,100	$96,610	40
55	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$95,080	$90,150	710
56	Power Plant Operators	$94,990	$95,360	220
57	Credit Analysts	$93,980	$84,710	100
58	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,810	$107,300	30
59	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$93,470	$89,550	470
60	Project Management Specialists	$93,380	$104,370	1,020
61	Financial Risk Specialists	$92,990	$88,760	50
62	Education Administrators, All Other	$92,000	$92,780	130
63	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$90,310	$78,760	110
64	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$90,110	$92,240	1,550
65	Hydrologists	$89,810	$89,960	40
66	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$89,320	$83,250	340
67	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$88,820	$92,910	290
68	General and Operations Managers	$88,580	$117,030	6,970
69	Physical Therapists	$88,290	$93,190	440
70	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$87,500	$73,890	70
71	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$87,210	$86,820	110
72	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,160	$89,030	40
73	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$87,040	$81,600	60
74	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$85,840	$93,110	110
75	School Psychologists	$85,810	$90,830	110
76	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$85,570	$90,460	480
77	Construction Managers	$85,400	$93,820	840
78	Gas Plant Operators	$84,650	$85,810	540
79	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$84,230	$87,650	190
80	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$83,860	$87,100	40
81	Occupational Therapists	$83,740	$84,690	320
82	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$83,470	$88,120	400
83	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$82,910	$86,790	50
84	Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,830	$77,890	170
85	Computer Occupations, All Other	$82,830	$83,690	150
86	Statisticians	$82,780	$107,080	40
87	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$81,330	$78,490	340
88	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$81,130	$82,550	200
89	Conveyor Operators and Tenders	$81,030	$74,120	90
90	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$81,000	$84,950	1,890
91	Speech-Language Pathologists	$80,920	$83,670	270
92	Air Traffic Controllers	$80,100	$87,530	40
93	Registered Nurses	$79,970	$83,990	5,350
94	Computer Programmers	$79,760	$78,560	N/A
95	Civil Engineers	$79,600	$87,100	860
96	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$79,440	$73,160	80
97	Database Administrators	$79,430	$82,620	120
98	Dental Hygienists	$79,040	$80,820	440
99	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$79,020	$73,870	60
100	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,930	$81,300	70
101	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$78,820	$81,250	110
102	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$78,650	$76,740	60
103	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$77,560	$92,570	1,780
104	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,970	$79,830	210
105	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,960	$80,900	210
106	Soil and Plant Scientists	$76,340	$78,630	40
107	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$76,170	$74,490	180
108	Conservation Scientists	$76,000	$74,350	170
109	Logisticians	$76,000	$81,110	90
110	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,120	$78,390	3,180
111	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$75,020	$84,910	160
112	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$74,820	$71,370	1,300
113	Budget Analysts	$74,760	$78,040	90
114	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$74,700	$79,430	580
115	Accountants and Auditors	$74,660	$78,990	2,630
116	Wellhead Pumpers	$74,380	$73,380	390
117	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$74,240	$84,650	1,540
118	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$74,140	$89,360	190
119	Locomotive Engineers	$73,800	$81,050	N/A
120	Surveyors	$73,210	$74,160	250
121	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$72,920	$73,960	360
122	Boilermakers	$72,750	$80,490	60
123	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$72,390	$72,990	140
124	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,390	$75,360	40
125	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$71,620	$74,460	1,990
126	Instructional Coordinators	$71,570	$74,960	240
127	Cost Estimators	$69,990	$72,180	340
128	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,770	$74,810	80
129	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$69,670	$68,060	130
130	Compliance Officers	$69,560	$75,390	480
131	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$69,520	$72,390	460
132	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$69,450	$67,010	240
133	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,220	$72,710	150
134	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$69,100	$68,140	90
135	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$69,100	$70,500	290
136	Survey Researchers	$68,790	$78,220	40
137	Respiratory Therapists	$68,430	$68,940	200
138	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,190	$69,450	150
139	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,010	$92,380	130
140	Training and Development Specialists	$67,920	$68,730	660
141	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$67,810	$70,790	500
142	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,540	$67,900	50
143	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$67,420	$72,120	90
144	Loan Officers	$67,380	$77,370	780
145	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$67,320	$72,440	100
146	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$67,310	$66,960	60
147	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$66,720	$61,960	180
148	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,600	$74,610	110
149	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,320	$76,950	170
150	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,040	$71,980	90
151	Financial Specialists, All Other	$65,830	$70,200	80
152	Crane and Tower Operators	$65,820	$71,500	110
153	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$65,810	$72,860	60
154	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,790	$70,430	50
155	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,740	$73,700	50
156	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$65,610	$72,180	500
157	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$65,480	$73,430	1,310
158	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,290	$66,640	1,790
159	Skincare Specialists	$65,290	$54,060	30
160	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,260	$72,520	50
161	Farm and Home Management Educators	$65,170	$68,580	140
162	Urban and Regional Planners	$65,150	$72,860	80
163	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$64,970	$66,700	50
164	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$64,560	$63,980	200
165	Tutors	$64,520	$67,470	360
166	Foresters	$64,480	$65,670	50
167	Electricians	$64,440	$68,000	2,370
168	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,400	$67,490	240
169	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,400	$65,830	420
170	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,290	$64,900	1,000
171	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$64,100	$62,750	1,150
172	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$64,040	$64,410	590
173	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$64,000	$75,570	N/A
174	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,950	$65,850	230
175	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$63,490	$65,160	730
176	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$63,370	$58,180	N/A
177	Construction and Building Inspectors	$63,230	$62,700	170
178	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$63,060	$63,140	80
179	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$63,020	$65,470	60
180	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$62,990	$66,430	820
181	Web Developers	$62,890	$64,560	40
182	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$62,850	$66,430	210
183	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,630	$63,280	2,630
184	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$62,580	$61,050	380
185	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$62,550	$63,130	120
186	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$62,510	$65,730	1,940
187	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$62,470	$63,070	110
188	Public Relations Specialists	$62,370	$67,430	400
189	Lodging Managers	$62,330	$66,330	280
190	Healthcare Social Workers	$62,280	$63,480	220
191	Chefs and Head Cooks	$62,220	$61,080	300
192	Millwrights	$62,010	$59,660	170
193	Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$61,940	$58,440	100
194	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$61,780	$63,220	4,020
195	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$61,680	$68,120	40
196	Social Workers, All Other	$61,680	$73,750	170
197	Physical Scientists, All Other	$61,580	$66,760	50
198	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$61,430	$62,430	430
199	Real Estate Sales Agents	$61,380	$71,460	350
200	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,110	$60,980	210
201	Social and Community Service Managers	$61,010	$71,230	310
202	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$60,830	$60,890	80
203	Meter Readers, Utilities	$60,590	$61,030	30
204	Human Resources Specialists	$60,530	$66,360	920
205	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$60,470	$73,580	250
206	Agricultural Technicians	$60,440	$62,160	60
207	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$60,070	$65,720	90
208	Computer Network Support Specialists	$60,050	$62,450	360
209	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$60,020	$60,560	540
210	Machinists	$59,950	$64,020	380
211	Forensic Science Technicians	$59,830	$62,030	50
212	Travel Agents	$59,800	$51,220	40
213	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$59,340	$82,330	760
214	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$59,290	$61,180	110
215	Food Service Managers	$59,250	$62,610	540
216	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$59,200	$63,300	920
217	Rail Car Repairers	$59,140	$58,640	150
218	Physical Therapist Assistants	$58,940	$60,690	140
219	Emergency Management Directors	$58,920	$62,280	40
220	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$58,740	$71,370	410
221	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$58,490	$58,680	380
222	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$58,380	$52,930	140
223	Tax Preparers	$58,360	$53,980	70
224	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$58,320	$56,900	50
225	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$58,240	$59,320	1,850
226	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$58,200	$61,510	210
227	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,190	$55,790	130
228	Fundraisers	$57,990	$63,780	120
229	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$57,860	$61,500	150
230	Health Education Specialists	$57,760	$61,910	100
231	Database Architects	$57,610	$61,130	120
232	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$57,470	$58,030	600
233	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$57,070	$59,260	1,120
234	Postal Service Clerks	$56,870	$56,370	260
235	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$56,860	$60,850	740
236	Rehabilitation Counselors	$56,850	$53,260	90
237	Curators	$56,690	$58,100	80
238	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,640	$53,150	310
239	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$56,560	$60,030	6,250
240	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$56,530	$58,610	60
241	Computer User Support Specialists	$56,330	$60,130	740
242	Sheet Metal Workers	$56,320	$53,760	220
243	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$56,160	$55,660	70
244	Recreational Therapists	$55,800	$56,970	30
245	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$55,470	$56,490	140
246	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$55,250	$56,830	240
247	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$55,150	$57,840	940
248	Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$54,940	$48,690	60
249	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$54,790	$53,180	60
250	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$54,460	$61,440	100
251	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$54,440	$53,110	50
252	Interpreters and Translators	$54,210	$49,140	40
253	Surgical Technologists	$54,200	$57,260	190
254	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$53,910	$60,900	580
255	Audio and Video Technicians	$53,430	$54,330	70
256	Traffic Technicians	$53,400	$52,710	30
257	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$53,270	$56,040	160
258	Producers and Directors	$52,950	$67,100	100
259	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$52,910	$54,290	650
260	Bicycle Repairers	$52,770	$48,760	50
261	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$52,720	$57,430	470
262	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$52,600	$58,740	980
263	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$52,540	$54,030	780
264	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$52,520	$51,360	80
265	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$52,390	$53,200	40
266	Firefighters	$52,250	$51,490	680
267	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$52,210	$56,120	450
268	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$52,000	$51,180	80
269	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$52,000	$52,140	310
270	Carpenters	$52,000	$55,200	2,540
271	Transportation Security Screeners	$52,000	$53,230	100
272	Chemical Technicians	$51,810	$56,360	300
273	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$51,580	$57,110	130
274	Helpers--Extraction Workers	$51,490	$61,400	90
275	Medical Records Specialists	$51,360	$54,180	340
276	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$51,360	$54,950	120
277	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,360	$52,220	220
278	Coaches and Scouts	$51,100	$62,530	460
279	Pile Driver Operators	$51,100	$54,060	50
280	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$51,020	$54,190	40
281	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$50,920	$58,000	240
282	Animal Control Workers	$50,900	$49,470	40
283	Paramedics	$50,900	$52,470	220
284	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$50,860	$56,870	400
285	Avionics Technicians	$50,600	$49,340	40
286	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$50,540	$53,390	580
287	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$50,460	$55,340	80

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Wyoming High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Wyoming are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

58.0% of all tracked occupations in WY earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,460/year (Special Education Teachers, Preschool), while the top earner makes $236,620/year.

Wyoming ranks #48 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Wyoming?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 287 occupations in Wyoming with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 58.0% of all tracked occupations in WY.

What is the highest paying job in Wyoming?

The highest paying occupation in Wyoming is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $236,620 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Wyoming?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Wyoming is $50,460/year (Special Education Teachers, Preschool). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Wyoming?

The average median salary among all 287 occupations that pay over $50K in Wyoming is $76,005 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Wyoming?

High-paying jobs in Wyoming typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics