Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Wyoming, from official statistics, with source and date 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.
Wyoming is in the West region (Mountain division), with 587,618 residents, a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $75,532. The unemployment rate was 3.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 92.7 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,532 | 33 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 7 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.6% | 38 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 92.7 | 16 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 40 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 3.5% | 48 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Mountain division: Arizona · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Utah.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 8,199 | 15.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6,617 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6,287 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4,272 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3,941 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 3,375 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 3,106 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 2,453 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 2,345 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,054 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2,013 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 1,800 | 3.3% |
| Utilities | 1,385 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 1,094 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,026 | 1.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 914 | 1.7% |
| Information | 837 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 532 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 283 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 205 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 15,600 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 25,200 | +6.3% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 10,400 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 52,400 | -1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 2,900 | -3.3% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 11,400 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 22,500 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 29,700 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 41,800 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 16,100 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 71,700 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 299,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 28,760 | 102.4 | 0.90 | $45,670 | $31,270 | $66,330 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 25,760 | 91.7 | 1.04 | $29,490 | $20,300 | $48,570 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 25,590 | 91.1 | 1.04 | $47,420 | $31,510 | $80,760 | +7% |
| Sales and Related | 23,940 | 85.3 | 0.99 | $36,640 | $27,390 | $76,940 | -5% |
| Management | 16,890 | 60.2 | 0.84 | $100,840 | $50,570 | $187,620 | -20% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 12,910 | 46.0 | 0.68 | $76,320 | $47,710 | $129,780 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 14,810 | 52.8 | 0.84 | $83,140 | $46,500 | $161,450 | -4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 20,230 | 72.0 | 1.23 | $52,400 | $30,990 | $78,670 | -13% |
| Production | 13,190 | 47.0 | 0.85 | $59,290 | $33,720 | $113,980 | +26% |
| Healthcare Support | 9,410 | 33.5 | 0.66 | $38,020 | $29,610 | $57,740 | -1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 25,520 | 90.9 | 2.20 | $59,750 | $41,600 | $91,990 | +0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 17,340 | 61.8 | 1.58 | $61,550 | $37,740 | $106,440 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 4,430 | 15.8 | 0.47 | $84,740 | $51,540 | $153,090 | -22% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 10,840 | 38.6 | 1.32 | $36,710 | $27,660 | $50,300 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 7,060 | 25.1 | 1.03 | $55,390 | $33,060 | $81,440 | +11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 5,920 | 21.1 | 1.01 | $33,440 | $22,560 | $60,870 | -8% |
| Community and Social Service | 4,180 | 14.9 | 0.87 | $58,220 | $36,570 | $91,900 | -0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 4,660 | 16.6 | 0.99 | $95,770 | $57,540 | $153,260 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,410 | 8.6 | 0.65 | $50,130 | $30,200 | $98,750 | -20% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 4,410 | 15.7 | 1.66 | $73,490 | $46,450 | $109,300 | -11% |
| Legal | 1,730 | 6.2 | 0.73 | $64,990 | $44,420 | $153,530 | -37% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 750 | 2.7 | 0.96 | $38,920 | $22,750 | $58,240 | +6% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.1% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 8.2% |
| Public administration | 6.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,770 | 1.25 | $34,310 | $24,750 | $54,310 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,470 | 1.18 | $99,700 | $50,740 | $214,810 | -6% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,060 | 1.01 | $27,860 | $20,300 | $37,020 | -11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,670 | 1.50 | $42,840 | $29,030 | $64,260 | -5% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,050 | 1.63 | $60,310 | $45,860 | $84,670 | +3% |
| Cashiers | 5,840 | 1.05 | $30,810 | $24,820 | $38,530 | -6% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,330 | 0.87 | $83,760 | $65,770 | $107,350 | -14% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,800 | 0.94 | $39,580 | $35,130 | $63,930 | +6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,760 | 1.19 | $36,050 | $28,910 | $46,300 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,920 | 1.42 | $47,900 | $31,070 | $80,100 | -3% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 3,800 | 4.40 | $62,960 | $48,370 | $85,630 | +5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,680 | 1.44 | $36,100 | $27,840 | $44,040 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,620 | 0.88 | $23,920 | $18,000 | $56,260 | -32% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,480 | 1.40 | $47,910 | $33,850 | $67,710 | -5% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,410 | 0.44 | $33,190 | $27,700 | $47,000 | -7% |
| Construction Laborers | 3,350 | 1.69 | $46,030 | $35,640 | $57,590 | -2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 3,270 | 2.23 | $78,250 | $57,000 | $127,170 | -2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 3,060 | 1.51 | $45,980 | $30,620 | $77,810 | -5% |
| Electricians | 2,960 | 2.16 | $76,120 | $48,240 | $104,000 | +20% |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,830 | 1.08 | $39,160 | $33,390 | $49,610 | -7% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,800 | 1.80 | $31,870 | $26,250 | $42,680 | -10% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,710 | 1.06 | $36,830 | $27,850 | $52,530 | -1% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,700 | 0.51 | $38,330 | $31,130 | $53,270 | -5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 2,680 | 1.21 | $36,820 | $28,780 | $64,300 | -16% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,670 | 1.02 | $77,620 | $50,900 | $126,520 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 1,180 | 14.56 | $46,660 | $37,400 | $63,150 | -1% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,420 | 4.44 | $73,200 | $46,890 | $104,320 | +12% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 3,800 | 4.40 | $62,960 | $48,370 | $85,630 | +5% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,010 | 2.53 | $78,320 | $50,960 | $114,830 | +21% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 1,850 | 2.46 | $63,820 | $47,220 | $89,610 | +19% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 2,230 | 2.35 | $36,990 | $30,600 | $45,590 | -11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 3,270 | 2.23 | $78,250 | $57,000 | $127,170 | -2% |
| Electricians | 2,960 | 2.16 | $76,120 | $48,240 | $104,000 | +20% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 1,100 | 2.10 | $61,580 | $45,140 | $80,400 | -0% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 1,570 | 1.97 | $36,940 | $29,130 | $47,830 | -1% |
| Bartenders | 2,660 | 1.95 | $22,030 | $17,620 | $55,070 | -36% |
| Carpenters | 2,260 | 1.87 | $56,850 | $44,710 | $80,800 | -6% |
| Bus Drivers, School | 1,360 | 1.87 | $45,520 | $38,830 | $56,130 | -5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 2,030 | 1.82 | $87,460 | $57,290 | $135,120 | +10% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,800 | 1.80 | $31,870 | $26,250 | $42,680 | -10% |
| Construction Laborers | 3,350 | 1.69 | $46,030 | $35,640 | $57,590 | -2% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,050 | 1.63 | $60,310 | $45,860 | $84,670 | +3% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 1,140 | 1.55 | $26,940 | $16,500 | $48,300 | -31% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 3,060 | 1.51 | $45,980 | $30,620 | $77,810 | -5% |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,670 | 1.50 | $42,840 | $29,030 | $64,260 | -5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,680 | 1.44 | $36,100 | $27,840 | $44,040 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,920 | 1.42 | $47,900 | $31,070 | $80,100 | -3% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,480 | 1.40 | $47,910 | $33,850 | $67,710 | -5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 1,560 | 1.39 | $70,590 | $44,500 | $107,050 | +12% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1,140 | 1.35 | $62,410 | $43,770 | $80,030 | -2% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 212 federal job postings open now in Wyoming (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 41 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 30 |
| Forest Service | 18 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 15 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 14 |
| Air National Guard Units | 12 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 9 |
| Air Force Global Strike Command | 8 |
| Army National Guard Units | 7 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 6 |
| Western Area Power Administration | 5 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 4 |
| National Park Service | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 15 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 9 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 7 |
| Contracting | 6 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| High Voltage Electrician | 5 |
| Nursing Assistant | 4 |
| General Engineering | 4 |
| Air Traffic Control | 4 |
| Dietitian And Nutritionist | 4 |
| Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Transportation Specialist | 3 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (164 postings).
No city of Wyoming is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.
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The median wage in Wyoming is $50,270 a year ($24.17 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-1%). The 10th percentile earns $28,870 and the 90th $104,190.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 28,760 | 102.4 | 0.90 | $45,670 | $31,270 | $66,330 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 25,760 | 91.7 | 1.04 | $29,490 | $20,300 | $48,570 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 25,590 | 91.1 | 1.04 | $47,420 | $31,510 | $80,760 | +7% |
| Sales and Related | 23,940 | 85.3 | 0.99 | $36,640 | $27,390 | $76,940 | -5% |
| Management | 16,890 | 60.2 | 0.84 | $100,840 | $50,570 | $187,620 | -20% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 12,910 | 46.0 | 0.68 | $76,320 | $47,710 | $129,780 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 14,810 | 52.8 | 0.84 | $83,140 | $46,500 | $161,450 | -4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 20,230 | 72.0 | 1.23 | $52,400 | $30,990 | $78,670 | -13% |
| Production | 13,190 | 47.0 | 0.85 | $59,290 | $33,720 | $113,980 | +26% |
| Healthcare Support | 9,410 | 33.5 | 0.66 | $38,020 | $29,610 | $57,740 | -1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 25,520 | 90.9 | 2.20 | $59,750 | $41,600 | $91,990 | +0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 17,340 | 61.8 | 1.58 | $61,550 | $37,740 | $106,440 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 4,430 | 15.8 | 0.47 | $84,740 | $51,540 | $153,090 | -22% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 10,840 | 38.6 | 1.32 | $36,710 | $27,660 | $50,300 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 7,060 | 25.1 | 1.03 | $55,390 | $33,060 | $81,440 | +11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 5,920 | 21.1 | 1.01 | $33,440 | $22,560 | $60,870 | -8% |
| Community and Social Service | 4,180 | 14.9 | 0.87 | $58,220 | $36,570 | $91,900 | -0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 4,660 | 16.6 | 0.99 | $95,770 | $57,540 | $153,260 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,410 | 8.6 | 0.65 | $50,130 | $30,200 | $98,750 | -20% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 4,410 | 15.7 | 1.66 | $73,490 | $46,450 | $109,300 | -11% |
| Legal | 1,730 | 6.2 | 0.73 | $64,990 | $44,420 | $153,530 | -37% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 750 | 2.7 | 0.96 | $38,920 | $22,750 | $58,240 | +6% |
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.
| Rule ⇅ | In Wyoming ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $5.15 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 92.7 |
| Median gross rent per month | $998 |
| Median home value | $339,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 71.7% |
| Poverty rate | 10.1% |
| Drive alone to work | 72.6% |
| Public transit to work | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
3.5% of residents of Wyoming were born abroad (20,449 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 7,891 |
| Canada | 1,262 |
| Philippines | 1,001 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 628 |
| Germany | 558 |
| Ukraine | 537 |
| India | 464 |
| England | 443 |
| Venezuela | 424 |
| Russia | 423 |
| Guatemala | 423 |
| Peru | 404 |
| Colombia | 324 |
| Korea | 300 |
| El Salvador | 283 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$5.15 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$75,532 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
212 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.