Jobs, pay and daily life in Gillette, 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.
Gillette is a city in Wyoming with 33,431 residents. The median household earns $81,316 a year and the median rent is $976 a month, which is 14.4% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Gillette compares. Among the 20 largest places in Wyoming, Gillette is #3 by population, #17 for remote work (#1 = most), #17 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #5 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Campbell County, is #3 of 23 counties for average pay ($66,859).
Gillette has 33,431 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 5.7% of the population of Wyoming. It covers 23 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,441 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2, 13% younger than the state median (34.2 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $976 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($976 against $992). Over a year that is 14.4% 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 $264,500, which is 3.3 times the median household income ($81,316); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 73.2% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (73.2% against 71.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Campbell County was 2.7%. 69.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Campbell County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 81.4% drive alone, 0.7% use public transit, 2.1% walk, 3.7% work from home. 10.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 9% above the state average (10.5% against 9.7%).
24.8% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the state share (24.8% against 30.6%). 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 3% above the state share (3.6% against 3.5%). The poverty rate is 9.8%, 6% below the state rate (9.8% against 10.5%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (24.1°C), and the coolest is Dec at 26°F (-3.6°C). About 387 mm (15 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (79 mm) and Jan the driest (13 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: Buffalo (60 miles, rent 4% higher); Sheridan (81 miles, rent 4% lower); Spearfish (84 miles, similar rent); Belle Fourche (85 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Gillette; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Wyoming (212) →State guide: WyomingCountry guideCampbell CountyWyoming rankings
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There are 212 federal postings open in Wyoming (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 19.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.3% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.2% |
| Other services | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Gillette 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | 47,240 | $6,628 million | $140,313 | 24,836 | 2,041 | $66,859 | -0.4% | 2.7% | 23,416 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, oil and gas | 5,013 | 30.7% | $102,121 | 53.36 |
| Retail trade | 2,490 | 15.3% | $37,071 | 1.00 |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,300 | 14.1% | $23,617 | 1.02 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,417 | 8.7% | $52,141 | 0.40 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,378 | 8.4% | $90,767 | 1.41 |
| Administrative and waste services | 822 | 5.0% | $48,757 | 0.56 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 779 | 4.8% | $71,146 | 0.74 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 742 | 4.5% | $64,420 | 0.99 |
| Finance and insurance | 423 | 2.6% | $77,722 | 0.42 |
| Utilities | 322 | 2.0% | $124,297 | 3.41 |
| Real estate and rental | 246 | 1.5% | $50,602 | 0.64 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 176 | 1.1% | $19,261 | 0.42 |
| Educational services | 135 | 0.8% | $58,394 | 0.26 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 82 | 0.5% | $42,262 | 0.41 |
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 | 81.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 3.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,316 |
| Income per person | $38,797 |
| Median gross rent per month | $976 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 14.4% |
| Median home value | $264,500 |
| Homeowners | 73.2% |
| Poverty rate | 9.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
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 | 34.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 24.8% |
| Born abroad | 3.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 69.3% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.3 | 26 | 13 |
| Feb | -3.0 | 27 | 17 |
| Mar | 2.5 | 36 | 24 |
| Apr | 6.8 | 44 | 45 |
| May | 12.3 | 54 | 79 |
| Jun | 18.8 | 66 | 53 |
| Jul | 24.1 | 75 | 39 |
| Aug | 22.4 | 72 | 29 |
| Sep | 16.5 | 62 | 29 |
| Oct | 7.7 | 46 | 32 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 35 | 14 |
| Dec | -3.6 | 26 | 13 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | WY | 60 mi | 4,572 | $62,629 | $1,019 |
| Sheridan | WY | 81 mi | 19,285 | $62,867 | $936 |
| Spearfish | SD | 84 mi | 12,930 | $65,688 | $963 |
| Belle Fourche | SD | 85 mi | 5,804 | $65,071 | $983 |
| Lead | SD | 86 mi | 3,006 | $73,047 | $835 |
| Sturgis | SD | 99 mi | 7,086 | $54,404 | $780 |
| Douglas | WY | 105 mi | 6,420 | $83,147 | $841 |
| Summerset | SD | 107 mi | 3,022 | $119,271 | $1,288 |
| Casper | WY | 107 mi | 58,839 | $70,218 | $1,009 |
| Blackhawk | SD | 108 mi | 2,934 | $71,993 | n/a |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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33,431 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$976 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 14.4% of the median household income.
$81,316 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.7% (BLS county, Campbell County (latest month 2026M09)).
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