Jobs, pay and daily life in Casper, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Casper is a city in Wyoming with 58,839 residents. The median household earns $70,218 a year and the median rent is $1,009 a month, which is 17.2% of the median household income. It is part of the Casper, WY metropolitan area, where BLS counts 40,020 jobs.
How Casper compares. Among the 20 largest places in Wyoming, Casper is #2 by population, #5 for remote work (#1 = most), #15 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #8 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Natrona County, is #7 of 23 counties for average pay ($61,394).
Casper has 58,839 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 10.1% of the population of Wyoming. It covers 27 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,199 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3, 5% younger than the state median (37.3 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $1,009 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,009 against $992). Over a year that is 17.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $260,400, which is 3.7 times the median household income ($70,218); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 69.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (69.8% against 71.8%).
The Casper, WY metropolitan area has 40,020 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,880 a year, 4% below the national median ($48,880 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (4,250 jobs, median $44,980); food preparation and serving related (3,920 jobs, median $29,030); sales and related (3,830 jobs, median $37,080). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Natrona County was 2.9%. 66.8% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Natrona County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 77.9% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit, 2.0% walk, 10.6% work from home. 6.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 36% below the state average (6.2% against 9.7%).
30.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, about the same as the state share (30.5% against 30.6%). 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 40% below the state share (2.1% against 3.5%). The poverty rate is 10.8%, about the same as the state rate (10.8% against 10.5%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (23.8°C), and the coolest is Dec at 25°F (-4.1°C). About 395 mm (16 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (71 mm) and Jan the driest (18 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Douglas (47 miles, rent 17% lower); Rawlins (86 miles, rent 27% lower); Riverton (105 miles, rent 9% lower); Buffalo (105 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Casper; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,370 | 1.36 | $32,660 | $24,290 | $53,640 | -8% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,190 | 1.32 | $101,450 | $53,030 | $216,720 | -4% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,110 | 1.12 | $28,070 | $19,040 | $38,690 | -10% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,040 | 1.63 | $42,810 | $30,360 | $62,540 | -5% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 870 | 1.64 | $58,710 | $45,300 | $77,520 | +0% |
| Registered Nurses | 870 | 1.00 | $83,760 | $67,190 | $103,830 | -14% |
| Cashiers | 750 | 0.95 | $30,180 | $25,930 | $37,190 | -8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 630 | 0.87 | $38,770 | $31,560 | $48,880 | +4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 600 | 1.06 | $35,950 | $29,220 | $45,900 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 590 | 1.00 | $26,870 | $17,700 | $56,460 | -24% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 560 | 0.74 | $39,760 | $30,830 | $50,000 | -1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 500 | 0.45 | $31,110 | $29,430 | $39,500 | -13% |
| Nursing Assistants | 490 | 1.32 | $38,730 | $34,480 | $47,770 | -8% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 480 | 4.51 | $62,660 | $48,450 | $89,610 | +17% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 460 | 1.31 | $48,170 | $36,330 | $67,470 | -5% |
| Construction Laborers | 460 | 1.61 | $44,410 | $36,400 | $50,060 | -6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 460 | 1.59 | $47,270 | $31,600 | $79,120 | -3% |
| Electricians | 450 | 2.31 | $69,640 | $45,990 | $96,370 | +10% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 440 | 1.20 | $31,000 | $26,480 | $38,220 | -16% |
| Bartenders | 430 | 2.23 | $21,490 | $17,720 | $56,640 | -37% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 1,190 | 1.32 | $101,450 | $53,030 | $216,720 | -4% |
| Registered Nurses | 870 | 1.00 | $83,760 | $67,190 | $103,830 | -14% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 870 | 1.64 | $58,710 | $45,300 | $77,520 | +0% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,040 | 1.63 | $42,810 | $30,360 | $62,540 | -5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 560 | 0.74 | $39,760 | $30,830 | $50,000 | -1% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 630 | 0.87 | $38,770 | $31,560 | $48,880 | +4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 600 | 1.06 | $35,950 | $29,220 | $45,900 | -2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,370 | 1.36 | $32,660 | $24,290 | $53,640 | -8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 500 | 0.45 | $31,110 | $29,430 | $39,500 | -13% |
| Cashiers | 750 | 0.95 | $30,180 | $25,930 | $37,190 | -8% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,110 | 1.12 | $28,070 | $19,040 | $38,690 | -10% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 590 | 1.00 | $26,870 | $17,700 | $56,460 | -24% |
These figures are for the whole Casper, WY metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,880 (US $50,980); unemployment 2.9% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.9% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Information | 1.4% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Casper lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona County | 79,977 | $6,882 million | $86,046 | 40,029 | 3,966 | $61,394 | +1.5% | 2.9% | 39,739 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 6,103 | 17.8% | $61,683 | 1.06 |
| Retail trade | 4,639 | 13.5% | $38,839 | 1.16 |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,131 | 12.1% | $23,182 | 1.13 |
| Construction | 3,261 | 9.5% | $77,045 | 1.55 |
| Wholesale trade | 2,196 | 6.4% | $84,201 | 1.39 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 2,111 | 6.2% | $112,047 | 13.94 |
| Manufacturing | 1,994 | 5.8% | $75,042 | 0.61 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,743 | 5.1% | $80,952 | 1.03 |
| Professional and technical services | 1,499 | 4.4% | $84,488 | 0.54 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,430 | 4.2% | $48,740 | 0.61 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 1,430 | 4.2% | $53,720 | 1.19 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,009 | 2.9% | $81,628 | 0.62 |
| Real estate and rental | 1,003 | 2.9% | $62,942 | 1.61 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 810 | 2.4% | $25,915 | 1.20 |
| Information | 357 | 1.0% | $66,925 | 0.48 |
| Educational services | 216 | 0.6% | $33,060 | 0.26 |
| Utilities | 120 | 0.4% | $117,501 | 0.79 |
| Management of companies | 101 | 0.3% | $93,951 | 0.15 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 100 | 0.3% | $40,487 | 0.31 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 6.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,218 |
| Income per person | $42,613 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,009 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 17.2% |
| Median home value | $260,400 |
| Homeowners | 69.8% |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 93.8 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $48,880 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 30.5% |
| Born abroad | 2.1% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.8% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.9 | 25 | 18 |
| Feb | -3.0 | 27 | 22 |
| Mar | 2.3 | 36 | 34 |
| Apr | 6.2 | 43 | 47 |
| May | 11.9 | 53 | 71 |
| Jun | 18.8 | 66 | 39 |
| Jul | 23.8 | 75 | 34 |
| Aug | 22.1 | 72 | 24 |
| Sep | 16.3 | 61 | 30 |
| Oct | 7.5 | 46 | 35 |
| Nov | 1.2 | 34 | 20 |
| Dec | -4.1 | 25 | 21 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | WY | 47 mi | 6,420 | $83,147 | $841 |
| Rawlins | WY | 86 mi | 8,129 | $64,773 | $741 |
| Riverton | WY | 105 mi | 10,856 | $55,208 | $921 |
| Buffalo | WY | 105 mi | 4,572 | $62,629 | $1,019 |
| Gillette | WY | 107 mi | 33,431 | $81,316 | $976 |
| Laramie | WY | 112 mi | 32,234 | $55,613 | $925 |
| Worland | WY | 116 mi | 4,794 | $63,357 | $703 |
| Torrington | WY | 122 mi | 6,182 | $47,902 | $901 |
| Lander | WY | 122 mi | 7,432 | $74,813 | $896 |
| Ranchettes | WY | 137 mi | 5,949 | $121,445 | $831 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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58,839 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,009 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 17.2% of the median household income.
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