Jobs, pay and daily life in Lander, 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.
Lander is a city in Wyoming with 7,432 residents. The median household earns $74,813 a year and the median rent is $896 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 Lander compares. Among the 20 largest places in Wyoming, Lander is #13 by population, #3 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #4 for college degrees (#1 = most), #15 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Fremont County, is #15 of 23 counties for average pay ($52,664).
Lander has 7,432 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.3% of the population of Wyoming. It covers 5 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,579 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5, 4% younger than the state median (37.5 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $896 a month (rent plus utilities), 10% below the state median ($896 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 $337,100, which is 4.5 times the median household income ($74,813). 66.7% of households own their home, 7% below the state average (66.7% against 71.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Fremont County was 3.2%. 65.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Fremont County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 71.1% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit, 6.0% walk, 8.0% work from home. 2.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 72% below the state average (2.7% against 9.7%).
42.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% above the state share (42.3% against 30.6%). 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 61% below the state share (1.4% against 3.5%). The poverty rate is 9.5%, 10% below the state rate (9.5% against 10.5%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 72°F (22.1°C), and the coolest is Dec at 23°F (-4.8°C). About 361 mm (14 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (66 mm) and Jan the driest (17 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: Riverton (22 miles, similar rent); Rock Springs (89 miles, rent 4% higher); Worland (91 miles, rent 22% lower); Green River (99 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Lander; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Wyoming (212) →State guide: WyomingCountry guideFremont 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 | 35.7% |
| Other services | 9.2% |
| Public administration | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.6% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 2.4% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Lander 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | 39,533 | $2,121 million | $53,664 | 15,557 | 1,849 | $52,664 | -0.3% | 3.2% | 17,082 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,868 | 18.9% | $35,136 | 1.20 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,718 | 17.4% | $54,076 | 0.77 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,476 | 14.9% | $21,634 | 1.04 |
| Construction | 858 | 8.7% | $54,258 | 1.05 |
| Professional and technical services | 490 | 5.0% | $73,238 | 0.45 |
| Educational services | 482 | 4.9% | $44,760 | 1.50 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 455 | 4.6% | $103,441 | 7.73 |
| Manufacturing | 385 | 3.9% | $46,518 | 0.30 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 365 | 3.7% | $48,093 | 0.78 |
| Finance and insurance | 327 | 3.3% | $67,719 | 0.52 |
| Wholesale trade | 290 | 2.9% | $58,671 | 0.47 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 289 | 2.9% | $125,646 | 0.44 |
| Administrative and waste services | 222 | 2.2% | $47,997 | 0.24 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 194 | 2.0% | $24,478 | 0.74 |
| Real estate and rental | 147 | 1.5% | $43,977 | 0.61 |
| Information | 115 | 1.2% | $69,576 | 0.39 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 88 | 0.9% | $33,489 | 0.70 |
| Utilities | 73 | 0.7% | $102,361 | 1.23 |
| Management of companies | 55 | 0.6% | $143,844 | 0.21 |
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 | 71.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 6.0% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 2.7% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,813 |
| Income per person | $37,264 |
| Median gross rent per month | $896 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 14.4% |
| Median home value | $337,100 |
| Homeowners | 66.7% |
| Poverty rate | 9.5% |
| 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 | 37.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 42.3% |
| Born abroad | 1.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 65.6% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | 24 | 17 |
| Feb | -3.9 | 25 | 23 |
| Mar | 0.7 | 33 | 32 |
| Apr | 4.6 | 40 | 46 |
| May | 10.1 | 50 | 66 |
| Jun | 16.8 | 62 | 31 |
| Jul | 22.1 | 72 | 21 |
| Aug | 20.4 | 69 | 20 |
| Sep | 14.6 | 58 | 31 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 44 | 32 |
| Nov | 0.2 | 32 | 20 |
| Dec | -4.8 | 23 | 22 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | WY | 22 mi | 10,856 | $55,208 | $921 |
| Rock Springs | WY | 89 mi | 23,127 | $69,168 | $928 |
| Worland | WY | 91 mi | 4,794 | $63,357 | $703 |
| Green River | WY | 99 mi | 11,581 | $84,747 | $921 |
| Rawlins | WY | 106 mi | 8,129 | $64,773 | $741 |
| Jackson | WY | 112 mi | 10,756 | $118,991 | $2,100 |
| Cody | WY | 118 mi | 10,276 | $72,570 | $1,051 |
| Casper | WY | 122 mi | 58,839 | $70,218 | $1,009 |
| Powell | WY | 133 mi | 6,503 | $63,523 | $764 |
| Buffalo | WY | 145 mi | 4,572 | $62,629 | $1,019 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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7,432 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$896 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 14.4% of the median household income.
$74,813 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.2% (BLS county, Fremont County (latest month 2026M09)).
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