SOC 39-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Residential Advisors — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Western Wyoming, WY the median wage is $34,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Western Wyoming, WY the median wage is $34,490. That is 18.3% lower than the national median of $42,240. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,490 and $34,500. The lowest tenth earn under $34,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,540.
Casper leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 325th of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | −18.3% |
| 25th | $34,490 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $34,490 | −18.3% |
| 75th | $34,500 | −18.3% |
| 90th | $38,540 | −8.8% |
| Mean | $35,370 | −16.3% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $35,210 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $34,490 goes as far as $37,206 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,206US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,490 a year, 18.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,490 to $38,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $35,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Residential Advisors in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $34,490, or $16.58 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 $42,240, so pay in Western Wyoming, WY is 18.3% 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 $38,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,490 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 $35,210 per year.
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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