Jobs, pay and daily life in Worland, 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.
Worland is a city in Wyoming with 4,794 residents. The median household earns $63,357 a year and the median rent is $703 a month, which is 13.3% 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 Worland compares. Among the 20 largest places in Wyoming, Worland is #18 by population, #1 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #20 for remote work (#1 = most), #16 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Washakie County, is #17 of 23 counties for average pay ($51,541).
Worland has 4,794 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.8% of the population of Wyoming. It covers 5 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,045 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4, 6% older than the state median (41.4 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $703 a month (rent plus utilities), 29% below the state median ($703 against $992). Over a year that is 13.3% 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 $185,300, which is 2.9 times the median household income ($63,357); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 70.7% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (70.7% against 71.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Washakie County was 2.9%. 62.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Washakie County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 81.0% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 6.5% walk, 1.0% work from home. 5.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 43% below the state average (5.5% against 9.7%).
21.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the state share (21.7% against 30.6%). 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 12% above the state share (4.0% against 3.5%). The poverty rate is 10.7%, about the same as the state rate (10.7% against 10.5%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 77°F (24.8°C), and the coolest is Dec at 26°F (-3.2°C). About 306 mm (12 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (59 mm) and Jan the driest (11 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: Cody (64 miles, rent 50% higher); Powell (65 miles, rent 9% higher); Buffalo (66 miles, rent 45% higher); Riverton (72 miles, rent 31% higher). Rent differences are against Worland; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Wyoming (212) →State guide: WyomingCountry guideWashakie 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 | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Other services | 10.3% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Public administration | 7.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 5.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 3.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Worland 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washakie County | 7,703 | $447 million | $57,966 | 3,571 | 438 | $51,541 | -0.9% | 2.9% | 3,850 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 447 | 20.4% | $66,852 | 1.52 |
| Retail trade | 317 | 14.4% | $33,276 | 0.89 |
| Accommodation and food services | 260 | 11.8% | $17,279 | 0.80 |
| Construction | 234 | 10.7% | $57,844 | 1.25 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 163 | 7.4% | $41,255 | 5.64 |
| Wholesale trade | 135 | 6.1% | $50,202 | 0.96 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 130 | 5.9% | $71,488 | 0.86 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 111 | 5.1% | $27,498 | 1.03 |
| Professional and technical services | 98 | 4.5% | $92,580 | 0.39 |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 3.8% | $69,195 | 0.58 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 59 | 2.7% | $77,654 | 4.37 |
| Information | 56 | 2.6% | $69,689 | 0.84 |
| Utilities | 40 | 1.8% | $90,007 | 2.95 |
| Real estate and rental | 35 | 1.6% | $50,315 | 0.63 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 27 | 1.2% | $20,511 | 0.45 |
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 | 81.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 1.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,357 |
| Income per person | $35,652 |
| Median gross rent per month | $703 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 13.3% |
| Median home value | $185,300 |
| Homeowners | 70.7% |
| Poverty rate | 10.7% |
| 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 | 41.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 21.7% |
| Born abroad | 4.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 62.0% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.5 | 28 | 11 |
| Feb | -1.7 | 29 | 15 |
| Mar | 3.5 | 38 | 21 |
| Apr | 7.6 | 46 | 36 |
| May | 13.2 | 56 | 59 |
| Jun | 19.6 | 67 | 34 |
| Jul | 24.8 | 77 | 20 |
| Aug | 23.1 | 74 | 20 |
| Sep | 16.9 | 62 | 31 |
| Oct | 8.3 | 47 | 29 |
| Nov | 1.9 | 35 | 16 |
| Dec | -3.2 | 26 | 14 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody | WY | 64 mi | 10,276 | $72,570 | $1,051 |
| Powell | WY | 65 mi | 6,503 | $63,523 | $764 |
| Buffalo | WY | 66 mi | 4,572 | $62,629 | $1,019 |
| Riverton | WY | 72 mi | 10,856 | $55,208 | $921 |
| Sheridan | WY | 73 mi | 19,285 | $62,867 | $936 |
| Lander | WY | 91 mi | 7,432 | $74,813 | $896 |
| Casper | WY | 116 mi | 58,839 | $70,218 | $1,009 |
| Laurel | MT | 121 mi | 7,215 | $68,474 | $974 |
| Gillette | WY | 123 mi | 33,431 | $81,316 | $976 |
| Billings | MT | 126 mi | 119,434 | $73,712 | $1,138 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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4,794 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$703 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 13.3% of the median household income.
$63,357 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.9% (BLS county, Washakie County (latest month 2026M09)).
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