NP salary · May 2025 BLS
Nurse Practitioner Salary in Wyoming: $132,200 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Wyoming earn a median of $132,200 per year — $63.56 an hour — $100 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #22 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Wyoming NPs earn between $101,970 and $165,250. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Part of Nursing in Wyoming — schools, RN and NP pay, and licensing on one page.
Wyoming NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Wyoming NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Wyoming
The median NP in Wyoming out-earns the median RN by $48,440 per year (58%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Wyoming With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Wyoming side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 federal data | Wyoming | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Typical yearly pay | $132,200 | $131,670 |
| Typical hourly pay | $63.56/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Lower starting point | $101,970 | $96,880 |
| Higher pay with experience | $143,420 | $147,660 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $165,250 | $161,980 |
| NPs working | 440 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Wyoming’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Wyoming?
NPs in Wyoming earn a median of $132,200 per year — $63.56 per hour — $100 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Wyoming #22 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Wyoming?
The median NP in Wyoming earns $132,200 versus $83,760 for the median RN — a difference of $48,440 per year (58%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Wyoming?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Wyoming, the 10th percentile is $101,970 and the 25th percentile is $116,430. Most NPs move toward the $132,200 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Wyoming?
440 nurse practitioners are employed in Wyoming per the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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