SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $139,320 a year, the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Western Wyoming, WY sits 33.8% above the national figure of $104,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $139,320 a year, the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Western Wyoming, WY sits 33.8% above the national figure of $104,110. Half of workers earn between $122,880 and $143,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $98,070 and the ninetieth at $147,460.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Cheyenne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 11th of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,070 | −5.8% |
| 25th | $122,880 | +18.0% |
| Median (50th) | $139,320 | +33.8% |
| 75th | $143,950 | +38.3% |
| 90th | $147,460 | +41.6% |
| Mean | $129,630 | +24.5% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $139,320 goes as far as $150,291 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$139,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$150,291US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $139,320 a year, 33.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,070 to $147,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cheyenne, at $122,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $139,320, or $66.98 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 $104,110, so pay in Western Wyoming, WY is 33.8% 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 Western Wyoming, WY earns more than $147,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,070 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 $122,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Western 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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