Wyoming salaries by occupation
The median worker in Wyoming earned $49,160 a year in 2024, about $23.64 an hour, 0.7% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 350 occupations.
Median pay $49,160 $23.64 per hour
Vs national median -0.7% U.S. $49,500
Workers 278,500 wage and salary
Occupations reported 350 with at least 100 employed
What Wyoming is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Plant Operators | 24.04× | 690 | $80,760 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 19.05× | 1,560 | $47,020 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 11.07× | 700 | $96,470 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 10.51× | 590 | $53,250 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 10.06× | 800 | $59,460 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 4.58× | 3,880 | $63,560 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 4.41× | 1,440 | $73,440 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 3.12× | 710 | $60,580 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 3.01× | 2,290 | $74,510 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 2.68× | 2,330 | $36,190 |
Metro areas in Wyoming
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 2 Wyoming metropolitan areas the survey covers.
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $213,940 | $102.86 | 220 | #1 of 49 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $155,670 | $74.84 | 360 | #1 of 49 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $152,770 | $73.45 | 320 | #5 of 16 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,990 | $68.26 | 210 | #40 of 49 |
| Engineers, All Other | $139,010 | $66.83 | 190 | #5 of 51 |
| Pharmacists | $137,470 | $66.09 | 520 | #20 of 51 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,330 | $64.10 | 410 | #23 of 51 |
| Sales Managers | $132,940 | $63.91 | 180 | #19 of 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,750 | $61.42 | 440 | #28 of 50 |
| Dentists, General | $126,860 | $60.99 | 260 | #45 of 46 |
| Commercial Pilots | $126,570 | n/a | 150 | #14 of 46 |
| Industrial Engineers | $122,540 | $58.91 | 220 | #5 of 50 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 9,190 | $31,450 | $15.12 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,030 | $94,900 | $45.63 |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,010 | $42,210 | $20.29 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,840 | $28,200 | $13.56 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,530 | $60,270 | $28.98 |
| Cashiers | 5,330 | $29,150 | $14.02 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,180 | $81,790 | $39.32 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,690 | $35,580 | $17.11 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,660 | $39,940 | $19.20 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,980 | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Wyoming
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Office and administrative support 33
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $66,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,880
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $59,550
- Postal Service Clerks $58,650
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $53,650
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $51,540
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $51,540
- Procurement Clerks $49,730
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $49,000
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $47,150
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,070
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,060
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,810
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,130
- Billing and Posting Clerks $43,980
- New Accounts Clerks $43,910
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,480
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,590
- Office Clerks, General $42,210
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,760
- Bill and Account Collectors $41,600
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,600
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $41,460
- Data Entry Keyers $41,020
- Customer Service Representatives $39,360
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,250
- Couriers and Messengers $38,230
- Tellers $37,210
- Library Assistants, Clerical $36,210
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,150
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $32,650
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,800
Education and library 30
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $99,510
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,820
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $75,280
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $74,200
- Instructional Coordinators $74,060
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $72,700
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,530
- Tutors $64,450
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $64,130
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,520
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,390
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,500
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,420
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $61,760
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,580
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,560
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,030
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $60,460
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $59,820
- Farm and Home Management Educators $57,040
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $50,420
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $50,370
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $50,250
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,290
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $47,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,600
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,190
- Library Technicians $35,570
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,410
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,250
Production 28
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $110,380
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $105,470
- Power Plant Operators $105,330
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $104,420
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $96,470
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,060
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $85,480
- Gas Plant Operators $80,760
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $76,350
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $66,070
- Machinists $64,020
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,580
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,930
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,500
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,530
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,920
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,540
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,680
- Production Workers, All Other $42,450
- Printing Press Operators $41,410
- Helpers--Production Workers $40,040
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,950
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,300
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,800
- Bakers $36,810
- Food Batchmakers $36,610
- Sewing Machine Operators $34,840
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,470
Construction and extraction 26
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $92,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,490
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $76,160
- Boilermakers $76,050
- Electricians $73,450
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $69,690
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $62,400
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,480
- Construction and Building Inspectors $60,320
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $59,460
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $58,930
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $58,150
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $56,600
- Carpenters $55,870
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,690
- Sheet Metal Workers $51,240
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $50,290
- Highway Maintenance Workers $48,590
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $48,380
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $47,700
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,020
- Construction Laborers $45,860
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,820
- Fence Erectors $39,990
- Roofers $38,650
Healthcare practitioners 24
- Pharmacists $137,470
- Physician Assistants $133,330
- Nurse Practitioners $127,750
- Dentists, General $126,860
- Physical Therapists $101,130
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $95,650
- Veterinarians $95,400
- Occupational Therapists $89,370
- Speech-Language Pathologists $85,820
- Dental Hygienists $82,220
- Registered Nurses $81,790
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,350
- Respiratory Therapists $75,900
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $70,760
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,320
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,880
- Paramedics $61,600
- Chiropractors $61,410
- Surgical Technologists $54,610
- Medical Records Specialists $53,550
- Pharmacy Technicians $46,490
- Emergency Medical Technicians $41,330
- Opticians, Dispensing $37,870
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,580
Installation, maintenance and repair 24
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $98,490
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $85,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,080
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $83,290
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,510
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $73,440
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $68,310
- Millwrights $60,060
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,970
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,610
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,620
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $57,190
- Rail Car Repairers $52,720
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,920
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $49,350
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,980
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,960
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,650
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,880
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,860
- Home Appliance Repairers $42,530
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $42,350
- Tire Repairers and Changers $40,590
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,360
Management 22
- Industrial Production Managers $155,670
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $141,990
- Sales Managers $132,940
- Financial Managers $118,390
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $117,060
- Managers, All Other $117,060
- Administrative Services Managers $115,560
- Human Resources Managers $113,900
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $113,160
- Natural Sciences Managers $109,600
- Facilities Managers $109,570
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $108,070
- Medical and Health Services Managers $105,230
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,030
- Construction Managers $97,050
- General and Operations Managers $94,900
- Education Administrators, All Other $89,730
- Social and Community Service Managers $64,360
- Lodging Managers $64,250
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $63,170
- Food Service Managers $60,570
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,230
Business and financial 20
- Financial and Investment Analysts $213,940
- Financial Risk Specialists $115,730
- Management Analysts $103,820
- Project Management Specialists $95,730
- Logisticians $95,640
- Training and Development Specialists $83,450
- Compliance Officers $80,150
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $78,900
- Accountants and Auditors $77,400
- Loan Officers $76,460
- Financial Specialists, All Other $75,580
- Cost Estimators $74,870
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,470
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $71,100
- Human Resources Specialists $62,690
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $62,230
- Fundraisers $60,520
- Tax Preparers $60,340
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,040
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,560
Transport and material moving 20
- Commercial Pilots $126,570
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $78,810
- Wellhead Pumpers $77,790
- Crane and Tower Operators $76,110
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $75,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,990
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,270
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $56,170
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $48,420
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $47,970
- Bus Drivers, School $45,960
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,910
- Light Truck Drivers $41,030
- Stockers and Order Fillers $39,940
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,210
- Driver/Sales Workers $36,450
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $35,510
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,500
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $32,220
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $28,280
Architecture and engineering 16
- Petroleum Engineers $152,770
- Engineers, All Other $139,010
- Industrial Engineers $122,540
- Mechanical Engineers $116,910
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $113,870
- Electrical Engineers $111,740
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $107,040
- Environmental Engineers $104,540
- Civil Engineers $95,800
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,820
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $79,790
- Surveyors $77,320
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $63,760
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,360
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $61,790
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,700
Life, physical and social science 13
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,010
- Biological Scientists, All Other $87,050
- Conservation Scientists $77,020
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $74,060
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,060
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $72,590
- Urban and Regional Planners $69,590
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $63,920
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,740
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $53,250
- Chemical Technicians $52,520
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $51,140
- Biological Technicians $44,490
Food preparation and serving 13
- Chefs and Head Cooks $64,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,260
- Cooks, Restaurant $36,770
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,650
- Food Preparation Workers $34,380
- Cooks, Fast Food $32,190
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $32,050
- Dishwashers $28,610
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,200
- Waiters and Waitresses $25,340
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,280
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,080
- Bartenders $22,010
Protective service 12
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,640
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,250
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,180
- Firefighters $51,850
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,740
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $50,320
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,520
- School Bus Monitors $38,790
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,400
- Security Guards $36,330
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,570
Personal care and service 11
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,170
- Tour and Travel Guides $49,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,220
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,990
- Residential Advisors $33,630
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,400
- Recreation Workers $31,200
- Animal Caretakers $28,780
- Childcare Workers $27,560
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,240
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,660
Sales 11
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $83,200
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,870
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,100
- Insurance Sales Agents $55,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,600
- Real Estate Sales Agents $43,040
- Advertising Sales Agents $42,560
- Parts Salespersons $41,610
- Counter and Rental Clerks $38,110
- Retail Salespersons $31,450
- Cashiers $29,150
Community and social service 10
- Social Workers, All Other $74,880
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,070
- Healthcare Social Workers $64,800
- Health Education Specialists $62,390
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,640
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,940
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,430
- Community Health Workers $52,310
- Social and Human Service Assistants $42,870
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,220
Healthcare support 10
- Physical Therapist Assistants $60,850
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,160
- Dental Assistants $42,770
- Medical Assistants $39,240
- Nursing Assistants $38,360
- Phlebotomists $37,390
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,430
- Massage Therapists $32,430
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,280
- Physical Therapist Aides $29,460
Computing and mathematics 9
- Software Developers $112,590
- Computer Occupations, All Other $90,010
- Computer Systems Analysts $88,790
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,010
- Database Administrators $69,980
- Database Architects $62,760
- Computer Network Support Specialists $61,780
- Computer User Support Specialists $58,680
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $51,320
Arts, design, entertainment and media 7
Building and grounds maintenance 6
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,460
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,620
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,190
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,580
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,240
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Wyoming?
The median across all occupations is $49,160 a year, or $23.64 an hour, covering 278,500 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Wyoming?
Financial and Investment Analysts ($213,940), Industrial Production Managers ($155,670), Petroleum Engineers ($152,770) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Wyoming employ the most people in?
Retail Salespersons, with 9,190 employed at a median of $31,450. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Wyoming electricity averages 14.80¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.