Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Wyoming
The median bookkeeper in Wyoming earned $47,910 a year in May 2025[1], 5.4% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Wyoming at #39 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $33,850 | $47,910 | $67,710 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Wyoming earns $39,880–$57,510; the top tenth earns $67,710 or more, 2.0 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 $68,443 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
We place executive assistants, customer support and e-commerce staff today; for bookkeepers we answer within one business day whether we can help. Enter the monthly pay you have in mind to compare it with a local hire. The fee field shows our standard fee[3]; Deel's contractor plan is the default payroll tool[4].
Pay by metro area in Wyoming
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $58,490 | 480 | |
| Casper, WY | $56,940 | 460 | |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $59,400 | 1,040 | |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $56,710 | 1,450 |
Cheyenne, WY pays the most ($48,550) and Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,570): $980 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | +0.1% | |
| North Carolina | +0.0% | |
| Wyoming | +0.0% | |
| Indiana | -0.2% | |
| Kansas | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Wyoming?
The median was $47,910 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,880 to $57,510.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Wyoming?
About $68,443 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 bookkeepers earn the most?
Cheyenne, WY, with a median of $48,550 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.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.