SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Eastern Wyoming
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Wyoming, WY comes to $77,610 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,190 by 22.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Wyoming, WY comes to $77,610 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,190 by 22.8%. Pay ranges from under $48,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,010 to $86,680.
Employment stands at 840, or 9.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cheyenne records the highest median at $74,590. Of the 322 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 89th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,940 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $61,010 | −3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $77,610 | +22.8% |
| 75th | $86,680 | +37.2% |
| 90th | $99,140 | +56.9% |
| Mean | $76,290 | +20.7% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $77,610 goes as far as $83,722 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,722US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,610 a year, 22.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,940 to $99,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cheyenne, at $74,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Eastern Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $77,610, or $37.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,190, so pay in Eastern Wyoming, WY is 22.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Wyoming, WY earns more than $99,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,940 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cheyenne, at $74,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Wyoming, WY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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