SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Western Wyoming, WY is $63,440 per year, close to the national median of $64,370 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Western Wyoming, WY is $63,440 per year, close to the national median of $64,370 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $61,290 and $74,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,050 and the ninetieth at $80,320.
Employment stands at 510, or 5.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Casper records the highest median at $63,830. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 141st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,050 | −9.8% |
| 25th | $61,290 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $63,440 | −1.4% |
| 75th | $74,660 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $80,320 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $67,790 | +5.3% |
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 $63,440 goes as far as $68,436 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,436US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,440 a year, 1.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,050 to $80,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $63,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $63,440, 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 $64,370, so pay in Western Wyoming, WY is 1.4% lower. 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 $80,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,050 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 Casper, at $63,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 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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