Highest-paying trades in Wyoming
25 trades ranked by median hourly wage, with the range, the rank among states and the union scale.
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 |
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 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers ($37.62).
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 2026-08.
- BEA Regional Price Parities.
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations (not the official determination).