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Wages by occupation in Casper, WY
In Casper, WY, the median annual wage across all occupations was $47,640 in May 2024, with 39,730 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Casper, WY, the median annual wage across all occupations was $47,640 in May 2024, with 39,730 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $141,000 for Petroleum Engineers, the lowest $22,080 for Bartenders. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 1,410 jobs at a median of $30,710. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineers 17-2171 | 60 | $141,000 | $100,110 | $232,650 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 40 | $139,240 | $86,090 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 80 | $131,370 | $111,990 | $161,880 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 70 | $131,040 | $85,120 | $181,910 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 40 | $127,020 | $55,500 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 50 | $122,780 | $98,800 | $157,950 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 70 | $119,990 | $59,920 | $233,520 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 80 | $119,710 | $90,170 | $156,030 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 40 | $112,950 | $79,250 | $175,670 | evidence → |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051 | 50 | $111,450 | $64,980 | $125,050 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 110 | $106,720 | $52,200 | $144,840 | evidence → |
| Project Management Specialists 13-1082 | 200 | $105,550 | $53,320 | $192,090 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 120 | $105,520 | $61,000 | $199,990 | evidence → |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 29-1127 | 40 | $105,260 | $78,220 | $126,990 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032 | 50 | $104,030 | $81,840 | $124,690 | evidence → |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 40 | $103,780 | $67,640 | $133,010 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 130 | $102,460 | $59,990 | $158,500 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 90 | $102,090 | $66,490 | $127,590 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 50 | $101,840 | $73,710 | $131,680 | evidence → |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 40 | $101,660 | $67,060 | $137,410 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 160 | $101,210 | $60,320 | $158,750 | evidence → |
| Tutors 25-3041 | 110 | $99,590 | $79,250 | $120,960 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Specialists 13-1151 | 70 | $99,350 | $30,380 | $126,970 | evidence → |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 110 | $97,480 | $72,570 | $134,550 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 50 | $97,410 | $76,700 | $121,130 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 80 | $96,480 | $76,150 | $122,970 | evidence → |
| General and Operations Managers 11-1021 | 1,180 | $96,060 | $48,640 | $194,460 | evidence → |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 50 | $95,840 | $95,840 | $129,880 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 30 | $94,640 | $69,760 | $122,330 | evidence → |
| Biological Scientists, All Other 19-1029 | 30 | $93,530 | $83,600 | $101,440 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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