Average Salaries in Wyoming
Explore salaries across 513 occupations in Wyoming. The average median wage across all tracked occupations is $62.3K, +1.3% vs the national average. See the highest-paying roles, where the jobs are, and how local wages compare to the rest of the country.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2024 estimates. Coverage: 513 occupations and 273,500 total jobs in Wyoming.
How the state compares
Wages in Wyoming track close to the national average. Pay for most occupations here is similar to what workers earn nationally.
Wyoming has a smaller labor market. Some occupations may have limited local demand or a narrower range of employers.
The highest-paid occupation tracked here is Financial And Investment Analysts. Drill into any occupation below to see its local pay distribution, employment, and how it compares to the national market.
Top-paying and largest occupations in Wyoming
Two different lenses on the local labor market: which occupations pay the most, and which employ the most workers. The highest-paid list tends to favor specialized professional and technical roles. The largest list reflects where the everyday jobs actually are.
Top wages
Highest-paid occupations in Wyoming
| Occupation | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Financial And Investment Analysts | $213.9K | 220 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $181.5K | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $155.7K | 360 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $152.8K | 320 |
| Architectural And Engineering Managers | $142.0K | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $140.0K | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $139.0K | 190 |
| Pharmacists | $137.5K | 520 |
| Physician Assistants | $133.3K | 410 |
| Sales Managers | $132.9K | 180 |
Most jobs
Largest occupations in Wyoming
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 9,190 | $31.5K |
| General And Operations Managers | 7,030 | $94.9K |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,010 | $42.2K |
| Fast Food And Counter Workers | 6,840 | $28.2K |
| Heavy And Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,530 | $60.3K |
| Cashiers | 5,330 | $29.2K |
| Registered Nurses | 5,180 | $81.8K |
| Janitors And Cleaners, Except Maids And Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,690 | $35.6K |
| Stockers And Order Fillers | 4,660 | $39.9K |
| Maintenance And Repair Workers, General | 3,980 | $48.0K |
What Wyoming specializes in
The location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here compared to the national average. A value above 1.00 means the occupation is more common in Wyoming than in the country as a whole, which signals what this state is known for.
Location quotient
Most concentrated occupations in Wyoming
| Occupation | Location quotient | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Bolters, Mining | 25.31 | $113.8K |
| Gas Plant Operators | 24.04 | $80.8K |
| Roustabouts, Oil And Gas | 19.05 | $47.0K |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators And Locomotive Firers | 15.40 | $48.4K |
| Wellhead Pumpers | 13.21 | $77.8K |
| Zoologists And Wildlife Biologists | 13.07 | $74.1K |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 12.11 | $92.6K |
| Mining And Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 12.05 | $113.9K |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, And Gaugers | 11.07 | $96.5K |
| Forest And Conservation Technicians | 10.51 | $53.3K |
Peer markets
Comparable states
| State | Average median | Highest-paid occupation |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $86.2K | Obstetricians And Gynecologists |
| California | $77.6K | Chief Executives |
| Washington | $77.0K | Podiatrists |
| New York | $76.7K | Physicians, All Other |
| Massachusetts | $75.6K | Dentists, All Other Specialists |
| New Jersey | $73.7K | Physicians, All Other |
| Alaska | $73.0K | Dentists, General |
| Connecticut | $72.7K | Nurse Anesthetists |
Metros inside Wyoming
Salaries can vary a lot within a single state. Urban metro areas typically pay more than rural regions, and specific industries cluster in particular cities. Drill into any metro below for its own full salary breakdown.
Inside this state
Major metros in Wyoming
| Metro | Average median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $62.2K | 41,760 |
| Casper, WY | $59.2K | 33,770 |
Common salary questions for Wyoming
What does "average median" mean? +
It is the average of all occupation-level medians in this area. It gives a rough sense of the overall wage level here compared to other states or metros, but it is not the same as a household income figure or a single blended salary.
What is a location quotient? +
A location quotient (LQ) compares how concentrated an occupation is in this area versus the national average. An LQ of 2.0 means the occupation is twice as concentrated here as it is nationally. High-LQ occupations are what this area specializes in.
How are comparable areas selected? +
Peer areas are other states with a similar overall wage level and employment size. They give you a quick sense of how this area ranks among places with a comparable labor market.