Lawyer Salary in Wyoming
Based on 900+ workers in Wyoming
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WY)
$100,130
$48.14/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
-25.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $234K
900 employed in Wyoming
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,170 |
| 25th percentile | $79,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,130 |
| 75th percentile | $134,570 |
| 90th percentile | $233,950 |
Top-Paying Industries for Lawyer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Lawyers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Lawyers in Wyoming tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $254,990 | 710 |
| Manufacturing | $236,630 | 5K |
| Information | $230,880 | 11K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $223,560 | 25K |
| Utilities | $221,400 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Wyoming vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wyoming) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,540 |
| 2024 | $100,170 |
| 2025 | $100,130 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,130 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wyoming Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,540 | $116,457 |
| 2024 | $100,170 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $100,130 | $134,712 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,130 | $134,712 |
Lawyer Salary by Experience Level in Wyoming
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $79,080 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $100,130 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $134,570 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $233,950 |
Lawyer Salary in Other States
Related Lawyer Salaries in Wyoming
How other high-demand occupations in Wyoming compare to Lawyer ($100,130 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Lawyer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal in WY | $49,490 | -50.6% | $23.79/hr |
| Title Examiner in WY | $48,710 | -51.4% | $23.42/hr |
| Physical Therapist in WY | $100,400 | +0.3% | $48.27/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in WY | $100,520 | +0.4% | $48.33/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in WY | $99,700 | -0.4% | $47.93/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in WY | $98,710 | -1.4% | $47.46/hr |
| Management Analyst in WY | $98,540 | -1.6% | $47.38/hr |
| Chemist in WY | $102,000 | +1.9% | $49.04/hr |
| Veterinarian in WY | $97,240 | -2.9% | $46.75/hr |
| Interior Designer in WY | $96,100 | -4.0% | $46.20/hr |
| Software Engineer in WY | $94,520 | -5.6% | $45.44/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in WY | $94,080 | -6.0% | $45.23/hr |