verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$62,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
1,600
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,633 #32 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Wyoming, explained

High school teachers in Wyoming earn a median of $62,690 per year (— per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $51,440, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $78,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $62,690 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $62,690 is worth about $67,633 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #32 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,440
$24.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,690
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,830
$37.90/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $62,690 $67,633
Utah $76,330 $77,207 −$13,640
Colorado $72,900 $70,741 −$10,210
Nebraska $63,450 $70,419 −$760
Idaho $61,690 $64,601 +$1,000
Montana $60,990 $64,441 +$1,700
South Dakota $51,050 $57,628 +$11,640

High School Teacher in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Wyoming?

High school teachers in Wyoming earn a median of $62,690 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay high school teachers well?

At $62,690, Wyoming pays 13% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 1,600 work in the state.

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