SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Wyoming
Wyoming · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wyoming is $23,920 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 32.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wyoming is $23,920 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 32.1%. Half of workers earn between $20,800 and $38,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $18,000 and the ninetieth at $56,260.
Employment stands at 3,620, or 12.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Wyoming ranks number 43rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Casper records the highest median at $26,870. Of the 506 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 504th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,000 | −48.9% |
| 25th | $20,800 | −41.0% |
| Median (50th) | $23,920 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $38,030 | +7.9% |
| 90th | $56,260 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $31,120 | −11.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wyoming
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $23,920 goes as far as $25,804 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$25,804US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,920 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,000 to $56,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,620 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $26,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $23,920, or $11.50 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 $35,230, so pay in Wyoming is 32.1% 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 Wyoming earns more than $56,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,000 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 $26,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,620 jobs in this occupation in Wyoming. 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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