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 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 20 largest places in Wyoming, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyenne | 65,239 | $78,839 | $1,118 | 3.7% | 33.5% |
| 2 | Casper | 58,839 | $70,218 | $1,009 | 4.1% | 30.5% |
| 3 | Gillette | 33,431 | $81,316 | $976 | 4.6% | 24.8% |
| 4 | Laramie | 32,234 | $55,613 | $925 | 4.0% | 56.2% |
| 5 | Rock Springs | 23,127 | $69,168 | $928 | 5.2% | 21.9% |
| 6 | Sheridan | 19,285 | $62,867 | $936 | 2.9% | 29.0% |
| 7 | Evanston | 11,800 | $76,516 | $805 | 3.9% | 21.4% |
| 8 | Green River | 11,581 | $84,747 | $921 | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| 9 | Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $921 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| 10 | Jackson | 10,756 | $118,991 | $2,100 | 1.2% | 52.4% |
| 11 | Cody | 10,276 | $72,570 | $1,051 | 3.4% | 41.0% |
| 12 | Rawlins | 8,129 | $64,773 | $741 | 7.0% | 18.4% |
| 13 | Lander | 7,432 | $74,813 | $896 | 7.4% | 42.3% |
| 14 | Powell | 6,503 | $63,523 | $764 | 3.7% | 35.6% |
| 15 | Douglas | 6,420 | $83,147 | $841 | 5.8% | 22.7% |
| 16 | Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | $901 | 7.2% | 19.2% |
| 17 | Ranchettes | 5,949 | $121,445 | $831 | 0.5% | 52.0% |
| 18 | Worland | 4,794 | $63,357 | $703 | 3.1% | 21.7% |
| 19 | South Greeley | 4,631 | $56,844 | $1,376 | 7.2% | 10.1% |
| 20 | Buffalo | 4,572 | $62,629 | $1,019 | 5.3% | 29.9% |
Wyoming is in the West region (Mountain division), with 582,397 residents, a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $76,176. 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 | $76,176 | 30 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 | 30.6% | 42 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.
Wyoming is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 582,397 residents (the 51st largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.1. Its economy produced about $54,401 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 50th among states and DC, equal to $93,409 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.0% in 2026M09, which is 7th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.6% of employment, 38th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $50,270 a year ($24.17 an hour), about the same as the national median ($50,270 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Wyoming are Retail Salespersons (8,770 jobs, median $34,310); General and Operations Managers (7,470 jobs, median $99,700); Fast Food and Counter Workers (7,060 jobs, median $27,860); Office Clerks, General (6,670 jobs, median $42,840); Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (6,050 jobs, median $60,310). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are General and Operations Managers (median $99,700); First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (median $87,460); Registered Nurses (median $83,760). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (2.2 times the national share of workers) and educational instruction and library (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Wyoming: the regional price parity is 92.7 against 100 for the whole country (16th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $992 a month and the median household income $76,176, so a year of rent equals 15.6% of income; the median home value is $309,700. The state minimum wage is $5.15 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
3.5% of residents were born abroad and 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 74.8% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit and 9.4% work from home; 9.7% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ 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 | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 6.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| 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).
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 | $992 |
| Median home value | $309,700 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 71.8% |
| Poverty rate | 10.5% |
| Drive alone to work | 74.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.7% |
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 (20,500 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).
$76,176 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
212 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.