How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Wyoming?

The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Wyoming is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $100,121 annually ($8,343/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Wyoming?

On a $130,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $100,121/year or $8,343/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Mechanical Engineer salary?

$130,000 is a strong salary for a Mechanical Engineer — above the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Mechanical Engineer salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Mechanical Engineers?

10% growth through 2032 (faster than average); EV/aerospace/defense subspecialties growing faster, manufacturing slower. Related roles include: Aerospace Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Thermal Engineer, Test Engineer, Project Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, PE Mechanical.

How can a Mechanical Engineer in Wyoming reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wyoming (2026)

The average Mechanical Engineer in Wyoming earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $100,121/year ($8,343/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$100,121
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,343
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,851
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.98%

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Mechanical Engineer Salary Ranges in Wyoming

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$85,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$250,000

/year

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Not all Mechanical Engineers earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's mechanical engineering market is anchored by F.E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne (~5K + 90th Missile Wing Minuteman III + post-2024 LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM mechanical sustainment), the substantial WY oil + gas ME (ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Occidental Anadarko + Devon Energy + Continental Resources Powder River + Greater Green River + Williston Basin drilling + completion + production ME), the substantial WY coal mining ME (Cloud Peak Energy + Arch Resources + Peabody Powder River mining equipment ME), Sinclair Oil Sinclair WY (substantial refining + petroleum ME), the substantial WY trona soda ash mining ME (Solvay + Tata Chemicals + the substantial Sweetwater County trona ~80% of US trona production), University of Wyoming UW College of Engineering & Applied Science Laramie, the substantial WY wind energy O&M ME, Microsoft + Meta Cheyenne data center facility ME, plus the substantial WY Sentinel modernization ME.

Senior ME (Cleared / F.E. Warren / Sentinel)

$108,000–$162,000+ TC

F.E. Warren 90th MW + post-2024 Sentinel · cleared ICBM mechanical sustainment

Senior ME (WY Oil & Gas)

$115,000–$172,000+ bonus

ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Occidental + Continental Powder River · oil ME

Senior ME (WY Coal Mining)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Cloud Peak + Arch + Peabody Powder River · coal mining equipment ME

Senior ME (Sinclair Oil Refining)

$95,000–$145,000+ bonus

Sinclair Oil Sinclair WY · refining + petroleum ME

Senior ME (Trona / Solvay / Tata)

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

Solvay + Tata Chemicals + Sweetwater trona · ~80% US trona production ME

Senior ME (WY Wind Energy O&M)

$78,000–$115,000+ OT

WY wind farm O&M · post-IRA 2022 WY wind acceleration + the substantial Casper area

Senior ME (Microsoft / Meta Data Center Facility)

$92,000–$142,000+ TC

Microsoft + Meta Cheyenne data center facility + cooling + power infrastructure ME

ME Manager

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

ME team lead at F.E. Warren + WY oil + coal + Sinclair + Solvay · team lead

Mid-Level ME (3-6 yrs)

$62,000–$92,000

Functional ME at WY major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior ME (0-3 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000

UW College of Engineering + Casper + LCCC + Northwest College ME · entry band

Worth knowing: Wyoming trona soda ash mining + the substantial Sweetwater County trona ~80% of US trona production is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state trona mining anchor and a feature most national ME surveys understate for WY. The substantial WY trona soda ash mining (the substantial Sweetwater County WY trona deposits + the substantial WY trona production ~80% of US trona supply + the substantial Solvay Soda Ash Green River + Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Green River + the substantial Sisecam Wyoming + the substantial Genesis Energy Granger + the substantial Ciner Resources WY post-Sisecam acquisition + the substantial Sweetwater County trona refining + the substantial WY trona-to-glass + chemicals + paper supply chain + the substantial post-2020 WY trona ME + automation investment) supports distinctive WY trona mining ME. Senior trona MEs clear $95-142K+ bonus. F.E. Warren Air Force Base + post-2024 LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM mechanical sustainment + the substantial WY oil + gas ME at ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Occidental + Continental Powder River + Greater Green River + the substantial WY coal mining ME at Cloud Peak + Arch + Peabody Powder River + Sinclair Oil refining + WY wind energy O&M + Microsoft + Meta Cheyenne data center facility ME + UW College of Engineering. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 anchor the WY ME proposition.