Median DOL Salary
$71,356
Total DOL Filings
379
Companies Hiring
51
Cost of Living Index
92.4
National avg = 100Location vs National
Laramie, WY$71,356
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Laramie, WY is 17.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Laramie
Highest-Paying Occupations in Laramie
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | -15.6% | 19 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,500 | -5.8% | 5 |
| Chemists | $50,989 | -33.4% | 14 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $50,500 | -30.4% | 12 |
| Chemical Engineers | $50,000 | N/A | 13 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,278 | N/A | 7 |
| Microbiologists | $42,756 | N/A | 9 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $42,000 | -45.8% | 13 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Wyoming
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Wyoming.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $213,940 | 220 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $181,470 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $155,670 | 360 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $152,770 | 320 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,990 | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $140,000 | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $139,010 | 190 |
| Pharmacists | $137,470 | 520 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,330 | 410 |
| Sales Managers | $132,940 | 180 |
Salary Trend in Laramie, WY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Laramie, WY has a cost of living index of 92.4, which is 7.6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,225 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | $90,909 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,500 | $69,805 |
| Chemists | $50,989 | $55,183 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $50,500 | $54,654 |
| Chemical Engineers | $50,000 | $54,113 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Laramie, WY stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Laramie, WY
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.