How Much Does an RN Make in Wyoming in 2026?

A typical RN in Wyoming earns about $40.27 per hour ($83,760 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes to roughly $6,980 a month and $1,611 a week. These figures describe the point where half of the state's RNs earn more and half earn less. They offer a starting reference before local and experience-based differences come into view.

Wyoming's typical RN pay runs 14% below the national figure of $97,550 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That places Wyoming 35th among the 51 states and territories ranked for RN pay. Around 5,330 RNs work in the state, a workforce that gives these figures real weight despite Wyoming's small population. Lower pay here tracks with a lower cost of living compared to many higher-paying states.

Entry-level RNs in Wyoming typically start around $31.62 an hour, or about $65,770 a year, according to the same wage data. New RNs usually enter at this level in their first roles, often in smaller facilities or general-care units. Within a few years, pay tends to move up toward the state's typical figure of $40.27 an hour. Experience, additional certifications, and moving into higher-acuity settings tend to speed that climb.

Experienced RNs in Wyoming often earn upwards of $48.61 an hour, or around $101,100 a year, in senior or specialized roles. The top 10% of earners make over $107,350 a year, or about $51.61 an hour. That leaves a spread of $41,580 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city tend to explain most of that difference.

Wyoming RN pay has risen from $60,780 in 2015 to $83,760 in 2025, a gain of $22,980. That's a 38% increase over the decade, according to the same wage data tracked year by year. The rise has been fairly steady, with pay climbing most years rather than in a single jump. By 2025, typical pay had grown by more than a third since the decade began.

Nationally, RN pay rose 45% over the same ten years, a somewhat faster pace than Wyoming's climb. Wyoming's RN pay grew more slowly than the national trend, though both moved upward every year without exception. For someone starting an RN career in Wyoming now, the decade of data shows pay has consistently moved in one direction: up. Past growth is not a promise about future years.

Cheyenne pays RNs the most in Wyoming, with typical pay of $94,540 a year ($45.45 an hour), about 13% above the statewide figure. These numbers cover the greater Cheyenne metro area, not just the city center. Casper is the state's other reporting metro, and its RN pay lines up closely with the statewide figure.

Casper is the lowest-paying of the two reporting cities, with typical RN pay of $83,760 a year, the same as the statewide figure. That leaves a spread of $10,780 between Wyoming's highest- and lowest-paying cities. Cheyenne also has the larger RN workforce, with 1,130 RNs compared with Casper's 870. Higher pay in Cheyenne generally lines up with a higher cost of living there than in Casper.

Among Wyoming's neighbors, Colorado pays RNs the most at $100,260 a year, about 20% above Wyoming. Idaho ($92,460), Montana ($85,280), Nebraska ($84,730), and Utah ($84,600) all pay somewhat more too. South Dakota is the only neighbor paying less, at $78,060 a year, about 7% below Wyoming. RN licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which can open up these pay differences to nurses willing to relocate.

Wyoming's typical RN pay stands at $83,760 a year ($40.27 an hour) as of May 2025, up 38% over the past decade. Pay varies by experience, city, and setting, but the overall trend has been upward. Readers considering this path in Wyoming can check the state nursing board's licensing page for current requirements, and the Cheyenne and Casper pages here for local pay figures.