Accountant salary in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area
The Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area pays accountants close to the Wyoming norm. The median is $77,770 a year1, about level with the Wyoming statewide median of $77,620 and 7.1% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #202 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 770 people in this job here, 29% of the Wyoming total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area against Wyoming and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | $48,740 | $77,770 | $131,390 | |
| Wyoming | $50,900 | $77,620 | $126,520 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area earns $59,380–$97,990. The top tenth earns $131,390 or more, 2.7 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 $38,610 wide, against $40,090 across Wyoming and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area 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 | $48,740 | $4,062 | $23.43 | $62,890 |
| 25th percentile | $59,380 | $4,948 | $28.55 | $76,619 |
| Median | $77,770 | $6,481 | $37.39 | $100,348 |
| 75th percentile | $97,990 | $8,166 | $47.11 | $126,439 |
| 90th percentile | $131,390 | $10,949 | $63.17 | $169,535 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $18,390 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,220, or about $26,090 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 median and the 75th percentile in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area, and the Wyoming statewide median of $77,620 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area
At the $77,770 median, a local hire costs about $100,348 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,578 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 the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area
Of the 15 roles we track in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($88,090); recruiters come next at $68,350.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +13.3% | 360 | |
| Accountant | this role | 770 | |
| Recruiter | -12.1% | 270 | |
| Office Manager | -20.2% | 540 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.8% | 300 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #6 of the 15 roles we track in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area (-7.1%), between bookkeepers (-5.4%) and payroll specialists (-8.9%). The typical role here is at -9.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 12.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area, 13.1% across Wyoming and 9.2% 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. No other area in Wyoming has as many accountants, and 1 of the other 3 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | +7.9% | 390 | |
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | +2.9% | 770 | |
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | this area | 770 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | -4.8% | 700 |
the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area is #257 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wyoming, Prescott Valley-Prescott and Lexington-Fayette pay just above the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area and Lafayette-West Lafayette and Green Bay just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | +0.0% | 1,830 | pay | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +0.0% | 500 | pay | |
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | this area | 770 | ||
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | -0.0% | 570 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | -0.1% | 1,490 | pay | |
| Bismarck, ND | -1.1% | 780 | jobs | |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | -2.4% | 780 | jobs | |
| Slidell-Mandeville, LA | -6.8% | 770 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro)?
About $100,348 a year at the median, or $8,362 a month: $77,770 in pay plus about $22,578 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area?
The median was $77,770 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,740, the 90th $131,390, and the middle half earned $59,380 to $97,990.
Is the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Wyoming for accountants?
About the same: a median of $77,770 against $77,620 statewide. The next area up in Wyoming is the Western Wyoming nonmetro area at $80,000, the next down Cheyenne at $74,050.
How many accountants work in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 770 in the May 2025 survey. That is 29% of the Wyoming total of 2,670. Only the Western Wyoming nonmetro area has more in Wyoming.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area?
Yes: $9,420 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,770 and $68,350.
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.