Accountant salary in Casper, WY
Accountants earn more in Casper than anywhere else in Wyoming. Expect a median of $83,890 a year1, 8.1% above the Wyoming statewide median of $77,620 and about level with the US median of $83,680. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#73 of 521). BLS counts about 390 people in this job here, 15% of the Wyoming total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Casper, WY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Casper against Wyoming and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | $53,240 | $83,890 | $132,710 | |
| Wyoming | $50,900 | $77,620 | $126,520 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Casper earns $64,310–$104,060. The top tenth earns $132,710 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,750 wide, against $40,090 across Wyoming and $42,790 nationally: employers in Casper pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,240 | $4,437 | $25.60 | $68,697 |
| 25th percentile | $64,310 | $5,359 | $30.92 | $82,981 |
| Median | $83,890 | $6,991 | $40.33 | $108,245 |
| 75th percentile | $104,060 | $8,672 | $50.03 | $134,271 |
| 90th percentile | $132,710 | $11,059 | $63.80 | $171,239 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $19,580 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,170, or about $26,026 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Casper, and the Wyoming statewide median of $77,620 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Casper
At the $83,890 median, a local hire costs about $108,245 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $24,355 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Casper
Of the 13 roles we track in Casper, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($98,910); sales development representatives come next at $68,750.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +17.9% | 180 | |
| Accountant | this role | 390 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -18.0% | 130 | |
| Office Manager | -24.4% | 320 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -28.5% | 120 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 13 roles we track in Casper (+0.3%); executive assistants come last (-31.8%). The typical role here is at -8.8%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Casper than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 13.0% of the jobs in these 13 roles in Casper, 13.3% across Wyoming and 9.4% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Wyoming
Across the 4 areas of Wyoming with data for this job, the median runs from $74,050 in Cheyenne to $83,890 in Casper, a gap of $9,840 a year. All 3 areas in Wyoming with more accountants than Casper pay less, among them the Western Wyoming nonmetro area ($80,000) and the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area ($77,770).
| Area | Median | vs Casper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | this area | 390 | |
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | -4.6% | 770 | |
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | -7.3% | 770 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | -11.7% | 700 |
Casper against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Casper is #407 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Wyoming, Riverside-San Bernardino and Rochester pay just above Casper and Salinas and Ithaca just below. All four are within $90 a year of the median in Casper. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Casper | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | +0.1% | 760 | pay | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | +0.0% | 9,240 | pay | |
| Casper, WY | this area | 390 | ||
| Salinas, CA | -0.1% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Ithaca, NY | -0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Glens Falls, NY | -4.2% | 390 | jobs | |
| Albany, GA | -11.8% | 390 | jobs | |
| Bowling Green, KY | -14.7% | 390 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Casper, WY?
About $108,245 a year at the median, or $9,020 a month: $83,890 in pay plus about $24,355 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Casper?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $83,890 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $53,240, the 90th $132,710, and the middle half earned $64,310 to $104,060.
Is Casper the most expensive area in Wyoming for accountants?
Yes. Its median of $83,890 is the highest of 4 areas in Wyoming. The Western Wyoming nonmetro area comes next at $80,000.
How many accountants work in Casper?
BLS counts about 390 in the May 2025 survey. That is 15% of the Wyoming total of 2,670. 3 areas in Wyoming have more; the closest in size is Cheyenne, with about 700.
Does an accountant cost more than a sales development representative in Casper?
Yes: $15,140 a year more at the median. The medians are $83,890 and $68,750.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.