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Lawyer Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$100,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.14/hr
▼ 37% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
900
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,026 #50 of 51

Lawyer pay in Wyoming, explained

Lawyers in Wyoming earn a median of $100,130 per year ($48.14 per hour), which is 37% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $61,170, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $233,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $100,130 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $100,130 is worth about $108,026 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #50 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,170
$29.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,130
$48.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$233,950
$112.48/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $100,130 $108,026 —
Colorado $168,520 $163,529 −$68,390
Utah $132,830 $134,356 −$32,700
Nebraska $109,170 $121,161 −$9,040
Montana $103,720 $109,588 −$3,590
Idaho $103,400 $108,279 −$3,270
South Dakota $102,040 $115,188 −$1,910

Lawyer in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Wyoming?

Lawyers in Wyoming earn a median of $100,130 per year ($48.14 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay lawyers well?

At $100,130, Wyoming pays 37% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 900 work in the state.

Lawyer salary in other states

New York · $207,860 District of Columbia · $195,190 California · $195,080 Massachusetts · $176,680 Delaware · $173,510 Colorado · $168,520 Virginia · $167,210 Connecticut · $163,600 New Jersey · $161,430 Illinois · $160,800 Pennsylvania · $157,180 Minnesota · $155,140

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