Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Wyoming
The median accountant in Wyoming earned $77,620 a year in May 2025[1], 7.2% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Wyoming at #35 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $50,900 | $77,620 | $126,520 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Wyoming earns $60,470–$100,560; the top tenth earns $126,520 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Wyoming median that makes about $110,886 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Wyoming
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | $104,060 | 390 | |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $102,720 | 770 | |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $97,990 | 770 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | $95,050 | 700 |
Casper, WY pays the most ($83,890) and Cheyenne, WY the least ($74,050): $9,840 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | +1.2% | |
| Indiana | +0.1% | |
| Wyoming | +0.0% | |
| Maine | -0.2% | |
| Iowa | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Wyoming?
The median was $77,620 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $60,470 to $100,560.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Wyoming?
About $110,886 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wyoming do accountants earn the most?
Casper, WY, with a median of $83,890 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.