State Median Salary
$101,248
Total DOL Filings
1,618
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
92.4
National average = 100
Wyoming vs National Average
Wyoming
$101,248
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Wyoming median DOL salary is +104.5% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Wyoming
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie, WY | 379 | $71,356 | University of Wyoming |
| Casper, WY | 282 | $114,728 | SOFT PARCH LLC |
| Cheyenne, WY | 277 | $155,952 | Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group LLC |
| Jackson, WY | 180 | $78,980 | Aptamitra USA Consulting LLC |
| Sheridan, WY | 173 | $84,761 | CLOUDTEK DATA LLC |
| Green River, WY | 48 | $100,318 | Genesis Alkali, LLC |
| Rock Springs, WY | 47 | $186,277 | MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SWEETWATER COUNTY |
| Gillette, WY | 35 | $194,391 | CAMPBELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL |
| Cody, WY | 17 | $106,894 | CODY LABORATORIES, INC. |
| Wheatland, WY | 15 | $59,854 | WYOMING PREMIUM FARMS, LLC |
Top Employers in Wyoming
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wyoming
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,750 | -19.2% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,000 | +3.4% | 5 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $111,410 | -27.1% | 17 |
| Pharmacists | $108,576 | -21% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $94,500 | -22.9% | 16 |
| Marketing Managers | $85,000 | N/A | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | -15.6% | 19 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | +3.8% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,980 | +5.9% | 8 |
| Engineers, All Other | $76,619 | -44.9% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,722 | -25.1% | 10 |
| General and Operations Managers | $75,000 | -21% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | -27.8% | 11 |
| Electrical Engineers | $73,070 | -34.6% | 13 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $70,809 | -37.8% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapists | $67,600 | -24.4% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,225 | -43.4% | 22 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,500 | -5.8% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,080 | -34.2% | 9 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $62,400 | -41.7% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey - Wyoming
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,750 | 440 |
| Dentists, General | $126,860 | 260 |
| Commercial Pilots | $126,570 | 150 |
| Industrial Engineers | $122,540 | 220 |
| Information Security Analysts | $121,290 | N/A |
| Financial Managers | $118,390 | 660 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,060 | 300 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,060 | 780 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $116,910 | 300 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $115,730 | 150 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Wyoming?
Wyoming has a cost of living index of
92.4 (national average = 100), meaning it is
7.6% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Wyoming has the purchasing power equivalent of
$108,225 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,750 | $136,093 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,000 | $130,952 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $111,410 | $120,574 |
| Pharmacists | $108,576 | $117,506 |
| Industrial Engineers | $94,500 | $102,273 |
Salary Trend in Wyoming
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Wyoming
Industrial Production Managers in Wyoming
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Wyoming
Petroleum Engineers in Wyoming
Pharmacists in Wyoming
Industrial Engineers in Wyoming
Marketing Managers in Wyoming
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in Wyoming
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Wyoming
Compare Wyoming to Another State
See how Wyoming stacks up against other states.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.