Registered nurse salary in Wyoming

The median registered nurse in Wyoming earned $83,760 a year in 2025, $13,790 (14%) below the $97,550 national median. That ranks 35th of 51 states.

Median yearly pay
$83,760
Average yearly pay
$88,600
Employed in Wyoming
5,330

How Wyoming compares

  • California highest state$140,270
  • United States national median$97,550
  • Middle state median of state medians$93,600
  • Wyoming 35th of 51$83,760
  • Alabama lowest state$77,080

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Pay is before tax and does not adjust for cost of living, which is higher in some states than others.

Nursing pay in Wyoming

Median pay by nursing role in Wyoming
RoleMedian yearly payEmployed
Registered nurse$83,7605,330
LPN or LVN$63,460480
Nurse practitioner$132,200440

A nurse practitioner in Wyoming earns a median $48,440 more than a registered nurse ($132,200 against $83,760). A registered nurse earns a median $20,300 more than an LPN or LVN here ($83,760 against $63,460).

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Common questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Wyoming?

The median is $83,760 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025. Half of registered nurses in Wyoming earn more and half earn less.

Is Wyoming a high-paying state for registered nurses?

Wyoming ranks 35th of 51 states on median pay for this job. The national median is $97,550, so Wyoming pays 14% below it. The highest median is $140,270 in California.

How many registered nurses work in Wyoming?

BLS counted 5,330 registered nurses employed in Wyoming in May 2025.

Why is the average different from the median?

The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn less. The average adds every wage and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. In Wyoming the average is $88,600, $4,840 above the median.

What do you need to work as a registered nurse in Wyoming?

Wyoming requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing and a passing NCLEX-RN score, and a state license.