How much does a Teacher make in Wyoming?

The average Teacher salary in Wyoming is around $64,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $53,604 annually ($4,467/month).

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

On a $64,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $53,604/year or $4,467/month. Federal tax: $5,500. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $64,000 a good Teacher salary?

$64,000 is a competitive salary for a Teacher — above the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Teacher salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $64,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 16.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Teachers?

2% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Elementary Teacher, High School Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, Substitute Teacher.

How can a Teacher 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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Teacher Salary in Wyoming (2026)

The average Teacher in Wyoming earns around $64,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $53,604/year ($4,467/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$53,604
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,467
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,062
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$26/hr
Federal Tax	$5,500
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$4,896
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	16.24%

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Teacher Salary Ranges in Wyoming

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$45,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$64,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$92,000

/year

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Not all Teachers earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's teacher market is anchored by WY public school districts (Cheyenne LCSD #1 + Casper Natrona County School District + Laramie Albany County + Gillette Campbell County + the substantial WY 48 districts + ~95K K-12 students + the substantial WY rural school district concentration + post-2024 WY substantial teacher pay), the substantial Bureau of Indian Education BIE Wind River reservation schools (Eastern Shoshone + Northern Arapaho BIE schools + federal GS pay scale + the substantial Wind River school district), University of Wyoming College of Education Laramie + Casper College Education + Laramie County Community College + Central Wyoming College Riverton + Northwest College Powell + Sheridan College, the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole + Teton County School District (the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW migration affecting Teton County schools), plus WY Retirement System WRS Group I pension.

Senior Teacher (Step 25+ / Cheyenne / Casper)

$58,000–$82,000+ stipends

Senior public school teacher at Cheyenne LCSD #1 + Casper NCSD + Laramie + Gillette

Senior Teacher (Rural WY / Powder River / Big Horn)

$48,000–$72,000+ stipends

Rural WY teacher · the substantial Powder River + Big Horn + Western WY rural district

Senior Special Education Teacher

$55,000–$78,000+ stipends

SPED teacher · WY shortage area + stipend premium + sustained federal funding

Senior BIE Wind River Reservation Teacher

$58,000–$88,000+ benefits

BIE Wind River Eastern Shoshone + Northern Arapaho · federal GS scale + Teacher Loan Forgiveness

Senior Jackson Hole / Teton County Teacher

$62,000–$92,000+ housing stipend

Teton County School District · post-2020 UHNW migration + housing stipend pressure

Senior Department Head / Lead Teacher

$62,000–$92,000+ stipends

Department head + lead teacher + curriculum coordinator

Senior Counselor / Psychologist

$62,000–$92,000+ stipends

School counselor + school psychologist · LCSW + LPC + LSP credentialed

Senior Adjunct / Higher Ed (UW / Casper / LCCC)

$55,000–$95,000+ benefits

UW + Casper College + LCCC + Central WY + Northwest College faculty + adjunct

Mid-Career Teacher (5-10 yrs)

$48,000–$62,000+ stipends

Functional teacher at WY districts · transitioning to senior band

New Teacher (Step 1-3)

$42,000–$55,000+ benefits

New teacher at WY districts · entry band + WRS Group I membership

Worth knowing: Jackson Hole + Teton County School District + the substantial post-2020 UHNW migration housing stipend pressure is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state UHNW migration teacher pay anchor and a feature most national teacher surveys understate for WY. The substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole + Teton County School District (the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole + Wilson + Teton Village + Alta UHNW migration driving substantial Teton County substantial median home price $4M+ + the substantial Teton County substantial rental cost pressure on teacher housing + the substantial Teton County School District substantial post-2020 substantial teacher housing stipend program + the substantial Teton County substantial teacher recruitment + retention challenges + the substantial Teton County substantial higher per-pupil spending due to substantial UHNW property tax base + the substantial Teton County substantial teacher salary premium relative to substantial WY rural districts) supports distinctive WY UHNW migration teacher pay. The substantial BIE Bureau of Indian Education Wind River reservation schools (Wind River BIE schools + Eastern Shoshone + Northern Arapaho + federal GS pay scale + Teacher Loan Forgiveness + eligibility) supports substantial WY BIE teacher. WY public school districts + post-2024 WY teacher pay legislation + UW College of Education + Casper College + LCCC + Central WY + Northwest + Sheridan + WRS Group I pension. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 anchor the WY teacher proposition.