Highest-paying and most in-demand trades in Wyoming
25 trades ranked by median hourly wage, with the range, the rank among states, the union scale and the state's own projection of which trades are growing.
Every trade in Wyoming, ranked by median pay
| # | Trade | Median $/hr | Median $/yr | 90th pct $/hr | Jobs | State rank | 10-yr real change | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lineman | $45.12 | $93,860 | $57.60 | 670 | 31st of 51 | +4.3% | 2% below |
| 2 | Construction manager | $44.39 | $92,320 | $77.16 | — | 50th of 51 | -24.3% | 20% below |
| 3 | Construction supervisor | $37.62 | $78,250 | $61.14 | 3,270 | 31st of 51 | -14.0% | 2% below |
| 4 | Crane operator | $37.49 | $77,970 | $45.47 | 230 | 16th of 50 | -2.9% | 15% above |
| 5 | Boilermaker | $37.45 | $77,900 | $73.67 | 30 | 21st of 37 | -18.2% | 2% above |
| 6 | Electrician | $36.59 | $76,120 | $50.00 | 2,960 | 16th of 51 | -2.5% | 20% above |
| 7 | Welder | $30.69 | $63,820 | $43.08 | 1,850 | 4th of 51 | -13.4% | 19% above |
| 8 | Machinist | $30.32 | $63,070 | $44.06 | 290 | 8th of 51 | -4.3% | 7% above |
| 9 | Heavy equipment operator | $30.27 | $62,960 | $41.17 | 3,800 | 18th of 51 | -15.0% | 5% above |
| 10 | Wind turbine technician | $30.21 | $62,830 | $46.55 | 90 | 15th of 25 | +18.9% | 2% below |
| 11 | Millwright | $30.18 | $62,780 | $40.52 | 130 | 30th of 48 | -31.0% | 4% below |
| 12 | Plumber | $30.01 | $62,410 | $38.48 | 1,140 | 31st of 51 | +5.1% | 2% below |
| 13 | Diesel mechanic | $29.61 | $61,580 | $38.66 | 1,100 | 24th of 51 | -12.6% | about the same as |
| 14 | Brickmason | $28.87 | $60,040 | $37.39 | 230 | 30th of 50 | -16.7% | 3% below |
| 15 | Sheet metal worker | $28.24 | $58,740 | $34.81 | 160 | 33rd of 50 | +7.7% | 5% below |
| 16 | Cement mason | $28.10 | $58,450 | $35.51 | 620 | 25th of 51 | +9.7% | 3% above |
| 17 | Carpenter | $27.33 | $56,850 | $38.85 | 2,260 | 33rd of 51 | -4.2% | 6% below |
| 18 | Glazier | $26.46 | $55,030 | $36.56 | 70 | 27th of 50 | +3.1% | 4% below |
| 19 | HVAC technician | $26.30 | $54,700 | $38.00 | 690 | 46th of 51 | -10.2% | 10% below |
| 20 | Ironworker | $22.83 | $47,480 | $29.24 | 80 | 49th of 50 | -11.7% | 24% below |
| 21 | Painter | $22.70 | $47,220 | $30.09 | 480 | 36th of 51 | -2.3% | 4% below |
| 22 | Insulation worker | $22.21 | $46,200 | $27.32 | 170 | 40th of 48 | — | 6% below |
| 23 | Construction laborer | $22.13 | $46,030 | $27.69 | 3,350 | 33rd of 51 | +2.0% | 2% below |
| 24 | Roofer | $21.95 | $45,650 | $30.04 | 330 | 48th of 51 | +11.4% | 18% below |
| 25 | Drywall installer | $21.15 | $43,990 | $26.67 | 140 | 46th of 49 | -15.8% | 25% below |
Most in-demand trades in Wyoming
By the Wyoming labor market agency's 2024–2034 projections, the fastest-growing trades are wind turbine technicians (+71.1%), HVAC technicians (+26.3%), roofers (+25.1%). The most openings a year, counting replacements as well as growth, come from construction laborers (460 a year), construction supervisors (350 a year), electricians (350 a year). The largest specialty-contractor group in the state is building equipment contractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), with 6,027 jobs (2025 annual average, QCEW).
| Trade | Projected change 2024–2034 | Openings a year | Jobs in 2024 | Median $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind turbine technician | +71.1% | 20 | 100 | $30.21 |
| HVAC technician | +26.3% | 70 | 610 | $26.30 |
| Roofer | +25.1% | 30 | 340 | $21.95 |
| Electrician | +22.1% | 350 | 2,980 | $36.59 |
| Glazier | +21.2% | 0 | 50 | $26.46 |
| Drywall installer | +21.1% | 20 | 200 | $21.15 |
| Brickmason | +20.3% | 30 | 280 | $28.87 |
| Plumber | +20.2% | 140 | 1,270 | $30.01 |
| Insulation worker | +20.0% | 20 | 200 | $22.21 |
| Sheet metal worker | +18.2% | 20 | 190 | $28.24 |
| Painter | +17.4% | 80 | 820 | $22.70 |
| Construction manager | +17.2% | 160 | 1,670 | $44.39 |
| Ironworker | +16.4% | 10 | 70 | $22.83 |
| Construction laborer | +16.3% | 460 | 4,500 | $22.13 |
| Crane operator | +14.4% | 10 | 120 | $37.49 |
| Cement mason | +14.1% | 40 | 530 | $28.10 |
| Welder | +13.1% | 230 | 2,020 | $30.69 |
| Machinist | +11.4% | 40 | 310 | $30.32 |
| Construction supervisor | +10.7% | 350 | 3,970 | $37.62 |
| Carpenter | +10.7% | 290 | 3,350 | $27.33 |
| Lineman | +9.9% | 40 | 510 | $45.12 |
| Millwright | +9.8% | 20 | 160 | $30.18 |
| Diesel mechanic | +8.3% | 100 | 1,090 | $29.61 |
| Boilermaker | +5.8% | 10 | 100 | $37.45 |
| Heavy equipment operator | +4.7% | 350 | 3,970 | $30.27 |
Source: Wyoming long-term occupational projections via Projections Central; state counts include the self-employed. Projections, not guarantees; see each trade page for the national BLS outlook.
Construction jobs in Wyoming
Prevailing wage in Wyoming
Davis-Bacon determinations set the minimum wage package on federally funded construction. In Wyoming, 0 of 23 counties with a Building rate for electricians use a union contract rate (typical package —/hr including fringe). Look up any county and trade.
Questions this page answers
What is the highest-paying trade in Wyoming?
Electrical power-line installers and repairers had the highest median wage among the trades tracked here at $45.12 an hour in May 2025, followed by construction managers ($44.39) and construction supervisors ($37.62).
Which trades are in highest demand in Wyoming?
By projected growth between 2024 and 2034, wind turbine technicians (+71.1%), HVAC technicians (+26.3%), roofers (+25.1%). By openings a year, construction laborers (460 a year), construction supervisors (350 a year), electricians (350 a year). The figures come from Wyoming's labor market agency via Projections Central and count replacement openings as well as new jobs.
How does Wyoming compare with the rest of the country?
Across the 25 trades listed, 7 pay above the national median in Wyoming and 18 pay below it. The state's cost of living is 92.7% of the US average (BEA).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wyoming.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics through 2026-09.
- BEA Regional Price Parities.
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations (not the official determination).