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

Welder Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$63,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.69/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
1,850
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,852 #5 of 51

Welder pay in Wyoming, explained

Welders in Wyoming earn a median of $63,820 per year ($30.69 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $47,220, while the most experienced welders reach about $89,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $63,820 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $63,820 is worth about $68,852 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #5 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,220
$22.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,820
$30.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,610
$43.08/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $63,820 $68,852
Colorado $58,590 $56,855 +$5,230
Utah $58,380 $59,051 +$5,440
Montana $55,610 $58,756 +$8,210
Nebraska $52,220 $57,956 +$11,600
Idaho $50,530 $52,914 +$13,290
South Dakota $49,440 $55,810 +$14,380

Welder in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do welders make in Wyoming?

Welders in Wyoming earn a median of $63,820 per year ($30.69 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay welders well?

At $63,820, Wyoming pays 19% above the national median for welders. An estimated 1,850 work in the state.

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