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Teacher salary in Wyoming

Teachers in Wyoming earn a median $61,150 a year across all employers.

$61,150
median pay in WY, all employers
2,600
workers in WY (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Wyoming, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Wyoming, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureWY
Workers2,600
10th percentile$51,630
Median$61,150
90th percentile$76,860
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Wyoming

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
WRS Public Employee Pension Plan - Tier 2
Tier 2
2%Age 65 and vested9.499%Covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Wyoming pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Wyoming

48 school districts in Wyoming, largest Laramie County School District #1, Natrona County School District #1, Campbell County School District #1.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Wyoming

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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