Average and median wage in Wyoming
Half of the 280,740 workers in Wyoming earn less than $50,270 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $61,560, or $29.60 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $28,870 or less and the top 10% $104,190 or more. The average is 12% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median about the same as the U.S. median ($50,980).
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| Pay level | Wyoming per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,560 | $29.60 | $69,770 |
| Median | $50,270 | $24.17 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $28,870 | $13.88 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $37,110 | $17.84 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $74,760 | $35.94 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $104,190 | $50.09 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Wyoming
Map of Wyoming metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | $63,080 | $51,540 | $52,865 | 96 | $390,859 |
| Casper | $60,180 | $48,880 | $50,534 | 94 | $313,211 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Wyoming
- Physicians, All Other · Cheyenne$314,810
- Physicians, All Other · Casper$284,730
- Dentists, General · Cheyenne$180,490
- Marketing Managers · Cheyenne$169,440
- Dentists, General · Casper$160,840
- Pharmacists · Cheyenne$144,340
- Industrial Production Managers · Casper$144,130
- Pharmacists · Casper$139,850
- Sales Managers · Casper$135,710
- Managers, All Other · Casper$135,220
Most common jobs in Wyoming
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,770 | $37,070 | $34,310 | $36,850 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,470 | $117,580 | $99,700 | $120,790 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,060 | $27,520 | $27,860 | $28,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,670 | $45,250 | $42,840 | $45,530 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,050 | $63,180 | $60,310 | $68,250 |
| Cashiers | 5,840 | $31,810 | $30,810 | $33,240 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,330 | $88,600 | $83,760 | $97,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,800 | $43,510 | $39,580 | $49,190 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,760 | $37,530 | $36,050 | $36,480 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,920 | $52,910 | $47,900 | $52,420 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Wyoming
Wyoming income tax and take-home pay
Wyoming has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay only loses federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Wyoming at a glance
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Salary in Wyoming: questions
What is the average salary in Wyoming?
$61,560 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 12% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Wyoming?
$50,270 a year: half of Wyoming workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Wyoming?
$29.60 an hour on average, and $24.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Wyoming pays the most?
Cheyenne, with an average of $63,080 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Wyoming expensive to live in?
BEA puts Wyoming prices 7% below the U.S. average (price parity 92.7). Within the state, Cheyenne 96, Casper 94 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Wyoming.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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