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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$61,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
2,600
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,972 #28 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Wyoming, explained

Elementary school teachers in Wyoming earn a median of $61,150 per year (— per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $51,630, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $76,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $61,150 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $61,150 is worth about $65,972 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #28 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,630
$24.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,150
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,860
$36.95/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $61,150 $65,972 —
Utah $74,810 $75,670 −$13,660
Colorado $63,410 $61,532 −$2,260
Nebraska $62,380 $69,232 −$1,230
Idaho $61,600 $64,507 −$450
Montana $57,530 $60,785 +$3,620
South Dakota $50,130 $56,589 +$11,020

Elementary School Teacher in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Wyoming?

Elementary school teachers in Wyoming earn a median of $61,150 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay elementary school teachers well?

At $61,150, Wyoming pays 4% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 2,600 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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