Customer Support Specialist salary in Casper, WY
Of the 4 areas in Wyoming with BLS pay data for this job, Casper has the lowest median: $38,740 a year1. That is 8.5% below the Wyoming statewide median of $42,340, and 13.5% below the US median of $44,770. Among US areas it comes in at #339 of 520. BLS counts about 390 people in this job here, 18% of the Wyoming total.
BLS occupation 43-4051, 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 | $30,160 | $38,740 | $61,930 | |
| Wyoming | $29,760 | $42,340 | $59,790 | |
| United States | $31,750 | $44,770 | $63,590 |
Customer support specialists at the 90th percentile earn $61,930, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of customer support specialists in Casper earns $36,260–$48,800. The mean ($43,840) is 13% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $12,540 wide, between the figure for Wyoming ($12,520) and the US figure ($14,910).
What to budget for a customer support specialist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,160 | $2,513 | $14.50 | $38,916 |
| 25th percentile | $36,260 | $3,022 | $17.43 | $46,787 |
| Median | $38,740 | $3,228 | $18.62 | $49,987 |
| 75th percentile | $48,800 | $4,067 | $23.46 | $62,968 |
| 90th percentile | $61,930 | $5,161 | $29.77 | $79,910 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $10,060 over the median, the 25th only $2,480 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,981 a year in employer cost. 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 $44,770 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Casper, and the Wyoming statewide median of $42,340 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Casper
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $11,247 to the $38,740 median and brings it to $49,987 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open customer support specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
A local hire here costs about 3.8 times as much as a remote hire in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two, when the fee drops out, it is 4.6 times the remote figure of $10,788. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
Other roles in Casper
Of the 13 roles we track in Casper, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between medical administrative assistants ($40,540) and virtual receptionists ($37,760). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,910.
| Role | Median | vs customer support specialist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | +24.3% | 460 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +19.8% | 240 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +4.6% | 200 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | this role | 390 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -2.5% | 280 |
Measured against the US median, customer support specialists rank #9 of the 13 roles we track in Casper (-13.5%), between medical administrative assistants (-11.7%) and paralegals (-21.5%). The typical role here is at -8.8%, so, measured against the US, customer support specialists cost less in Casper than the area's general pay level would suggest. Customer support specialists hold 13.0% of the jobs in these 13 roles in Casper, 10.5% across Wyoming and 16.8% nationally. The job is a smaller 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 $38,740 in Casper to $44,070 in Cheyenne, a gap of $5,330 a year. All 3 areas in Wyoming with more customer support specialists than Casper also pay more, among them the Western Wyoming nonmetro area ($42,640) and the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area ($40,630).
| Area | Median | vs Casper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | +13.8% | 510 | |
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | +10.1% | 580 | |
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | +4.9% | 580 | |
| Casper, WY | this area | 390 |
Casper against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Casper is #492 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Wyoming, Lakeland-Winter Haven and Baton Rouge pay just above Casper and Jackson and Ogden just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Casper. Of the three markets with about as many customer support specialists, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Casper | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | +26.9% | 400 | jobs | |
| Helena, MT | +20.5% | 380 | jobs | |
| Minot, ND | +15.0% | 390 | jobs | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | +0.1% | 5,750 | pay | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | +0.0% | 6,000 | pay | |
| Casper, WY | this area | 390 | ||
| Jackson, TN | -0.2% | 970 | pay | |
| Ogden, UT | -0.2% | 4,800 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a customer support specialist in Casper, WY?
About $49,987 a year at the median, or $4,166 a month: $38,740 in pay plus about $11,247 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for customer support specialists in Casper?
The median was $38,740 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $30,160, the 90th $61,930, and the middle half earned $36,260 to $48,800.
Is Casper the cheapest area in Wyoming for customer support specialists?
Yes. Its median of $38,740 is the lowest of 4 areas in Wyoming. The Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area is next at $40,630.
How many customer support specialists work in Casper?
BLS counts about 390 in the May 2025 survey. That is 18% of the Wyoming total of 2,110. 3 areas in Wyoming have more; the closest in size is Cheyenne, with about 510.
Does a customer support specialist cost more than a virtual receptionist in Casper?
Yes: $980 a year more at the median. The medians are $38,740 and $37,760.
What does a remote customer support specialist cost compared with Casper?
Our open roles pay $700–$1,000 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $13,288, against about $49,987 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4051: 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.