Jobs, pay and daily life in Riverton, 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.
Riverton is a city in Wyoming with 10,856 residents. The median household earns $55,208 a year and the median rent is $921 a month, which is 20.0% 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 Riverton compares. Among the 20 largest places in Wyoming, Riverton is #9 by population, #19 for household income (#1 = highest), #18 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #16 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Fremont County, is #15 of 23 counties for average pay ($52,664).
Riverton has 10,856 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.9% of the population of Wyoming. It covers 10 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,048 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1, 10% younger than the state median (35.1 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $921 a month (rent plus utilities), 7% below the state median ($921 against $992). Over a year that is 20.0% 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 $219,400, which is 4.0 times the median household income ($55,208); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 55.1% of households own their home, 23% below the state average (55.1% against 71.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Fremont County was 3.2%. 65.2% 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, 75.7% drive alone, 1.4% use public transit, 5.6% walk, 4.4% work from home. 5.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 45% below the state average (5.3% against 9.7%).
24.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the state share (24.1% against 30.6%). 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 64% below the state share (1.3% against 3.5%). The poverty rate is 11.9%, 13% above the state rate (11.9% against 10.5%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 74°F (23.6°C), and the coolest is Dec at 25°F (-4.1°C). About 314 mm (12 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (61 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: Lander (22 miles, similar rent); Worland (72 miles, rent 24% lower); Rawlins (104 miles, rent 20% lower); Casper (105 miles, rent 10% higher). Rent differences are against Riverton; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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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 | 25.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.5% |
| Other services | 5.4% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Information | 2.3% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Riverton 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 | 75.7% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.3% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,208 |
| Income per person | $28,564 |
| Median gross rent per month | $921 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.0% |
| Median home value | $219,400 |
| Homeowners | 55.1% |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% |
| 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 | 35.1 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 24.1% |
| Born abroad | 1.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 65.2% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.5 | 26 | 13 |
| Feb | -2.7 | 27 | 19 |
| Mar | 2.2 | 36 | 26 |
| Apr | 6.2 | 43 | 41 |
| May | 11.8 | 53 | 61 |
| Jun | 18.6 | 65 | 27 |
| Jul | 23.6 | 74 | 20 |
| Aug | 21.9 | 71 | 18 |
| Sep | 15.9 | 61 | 28 |
| Oct | 7.4 | 45 | 29 |
| Nov | 1.1 | 34 | 15 |
| Dec | -4.1 | 25 | 17 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander | WY | 22 mi | 7,432 | $74,813 | $896 |
| Worland | WY | 72 mi | 4,794 | $63,357 | $703 |
| Rawlins | WY | 104 mi | 8,129 | $64,773 | $741 |
| Casper | WY | 105 mi | 58,839 | $70,218 | $1,009 |
| Rock Springs | WY | 108 mi | 23,127 | $69,168 | $928 |
| Cody | WY | 109 mi | 10,276 | $72,570 | $1,051 |
| Green River | WY | 118 mi | 11,581 | $84,747 | $921 |
| Powell | WY | 121 mi | 6,503 | $63,523 | $764 |
| Buffalo | WY | 123 mi | 4,572 | $62,629 | $1,019 |
| Jackson | WY | 124 mi | 10,756 | $118,991 | $2,100 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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10,856 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$921 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.0% of the median household income.
$55,208 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.2% (BLS county, Fremont County (latest month 2026M09)).
Wyoming. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.