Wyoming Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Wyoming-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 6 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Wyoming
Wyoming's Energy Dominance and Tourism Economy Drive High-Wage Trade Careers
Wyoming is the least populous state but one of the most resource-rich — coal mining, trona (soda ash), natural gas, and petroleum extraction account for a disproportionate share of the state's GDP and tax revenue. These industries sustain consistently above-average wages for skilled trades, particularly electricians, pipefitters, and heavy equipment operators. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks drive a significant tourism and hospitality sector in the Jackson Hole and Cody areas. Healthcare faces rural shortages, creating strong hiring demand for nurses willing to work in a dispersed frontier environment.
Petroleum Technician
- Median Salary
- $74,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +2.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $70,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $68,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Pipefitter
- Median Salary
- $72,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.4% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Wind Turbine Technician
- Median Salary
- $62,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +44.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Median Salary
- $58,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate + OJT)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Wyoming-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Wyoming
Casper College
Central Wyoming's comprehensive community college with strong healthcare programs including occupational therapy assista...
Laramie County Community College
Wyoming's capital city community college with innovative trade programs including diesel technology partnerships with Na...
Western Wyoming Community College
Southwest Wyoming community college with specialized Plant Operations and Energy sector programs for Wyoming's natural g...
Central Wyoming College
Wind River Basin community college serving a diverse student population including Native American students from the Wind...
About Wyoming's Job Market
Wyoming's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.