RN Salary in Wyoming: $83,760 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Wyoming earn a median of $83,760 per year — $40.27 an hour — $13,790 below the national median of $97,550, ranking #35 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Wyoming RNs earn between $65,770 and $107,350. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Wyoming RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Wyoming RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
Compare Wyoming With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | Wyoming | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $83,760 | $95,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $40.27/hr | $46.14/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $65,770 | $67,120 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $101,100 | $105,100 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $107,350 | $127,950 |
| RNs employed | 5,330 | 271,380 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Wyoming?
RNs in Wyoming earn a median of $83,760 per year — $40.27 per hour — $13,790 below the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Wyoming #35 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Wyoming?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Wyoming, the 10th percentile is $65,770 and the 25th percentile is $77,890. Most RNs move toward the $83,760 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Wyoming earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Wyoming earn above $107,350 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Wyoming?
5,330 registered nurses are employed in Wyoming per the BLS May 2025 estimates.