In the tables below you can view all of the data available for different types of nursing salaries in the state of Wyoming (WY).so far on this site we have detailed information on the following specialties – Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses.
Introduction
Registered nurses in Wyoming earn an average of $73,130 per year (or $35.16 per hour).
Nationwide
United States
$82,750
Wyoming
11% lower than the national average
$73,130
Your personal salary estimate
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Wyoming registered nurses earn 11% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Wyoming
10%
$59,650
MEDIAN
$75,000
90%
$98,140
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $98,140 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,240 | $38 |
| Median | $75,000 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,050 | $29 |
80% of Wyoming RNs earn between $59,650 and $98,140.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Wyoming
Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Wyoming
$79,230
Overall Average
Wyoming
$73,130
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Wyoming RNs earn about $79,230 per year. Cost-of-living in Wyoming is 7% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Highest paying cities in Wyoming for registered nurses
| Cheyenne, WY | $78,260 per year |
| Casper, WY | $73,650 per year |
Wyoming nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where registered nurses are paid the highest is Cheyenne, where the average RNs salary is $78,260 and 1,010 registered nurses are currently employed. The Casper area comes in second, with a $73,650 average RN salary and 870 registered nurses employed.
How much do similar professions get paid in Wyoming?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,680 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,810 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $90,140 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,010 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,970 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $40,090 per year |
At a $73,130 average annual salary, RNs in Wyoming tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($223,680), nurse practitioners ($118,810), physical therapists ($90,140), and dental hygienists ($78,010). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($50,970) and pharmacy technicians ($40,090).
Registered Nurse Salaries in Metro and Nonmetropolitan Areas, Wyoming
The tables below show employment figures, average salary information – by hour, week, month and annual salaries in Metropolitan and Non Metropolitan areas of Wyoming.
| State | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | 940 | $30.05 | $62,500 |
| Central-SE Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 590 | $29.66 | $61,700 |
| Cheyenne | 930 | $34.41 | $71,570 |
| Northeast Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 790 | $31.54 | $65,600 |
| Northwest Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 860 | $30.93 | $64,320 |
| Southwest Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 800 | $29.95 | $62,300 |
Conclusion
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
