Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Wyoming
The median paralegal in Wyoming earned $49,490 a year in May 2025[1], 21.3% below the US median of $62,890. That puts Wyoming at #48 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $35,890 | $49,490 | $64,780 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Wyoming earns $47,390–$56,420; the top tenth earns $64,780 or more, 1.8 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 $70,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $63,530 | 110 | |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $50,380 | 160 | |
| Casper, WY | $64,600 | 80 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | $56,080 | 250 |
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($55,410) and Cheyenne, WY the least ($48,260): $7,150 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
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Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Wyoming?
The median was $49,490 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,390 to $56,420.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Wyoming?
About $70,700 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 paralegals earn the most?
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $55,410 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.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.