How much does a Welder make in Wyoming?

The average Welder salary in Wyoming is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,482 annually ($4,957/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $59,482/year or $4,957/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Welder salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Welder salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Wyoming (2026)

The average Welder in Wyoming earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $59,482/year ($4,957/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,482
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,957
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,288
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.39%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Wyoming

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's welder market is anchored by HollyFrontier Cheyenne refinery + Sinclair Oil Sinclair refinery (the substantial WY refining cluster + the substantial HollyFrontier Cheyenne ~52K barrel/day + the substantial Sinclair Sinclair WY ~85K barrel/day + the substantial WY refining process welder + ASME Section IX + API 510 pressure vessel + API 570 piping + the substantial WY refining prevailing wage), F.E. Warren AFB Cheyenne (~3.5K F.E. Warren personnel + the substantial 90th Missile Wing Minuteman III ICBM + the substantial Warren covering ~150 Minuteman III silos across WY + NE + CO + the substantial post-2027 Sentinel ICBM LGM-35A beddown + the substantial Warren $3B+ Sentinel infrastructure modernization + the substantial Warren cleared welder + cleared facility), Powder River Basin coal mining (the substantial Powder River Basin as the country's substantial #1 US coal-producing region + the substantial Peabody NARM + Arch Black Thunder + Cordero Rojo + Caballo + the substantial Gillette Campbell County coal heavy equipment welder + the substantial coal mining mobile equipment welder), Green River trona mining (the substantial Green River trona ~85% world supply + the substantial Tata Chemicals + Solvay + Sisecam + Genesis Alkali trona + the substantial Green River trona process welder + ASME stainless + sanitary), Pinedale + Sublette County natural gas (the substantial Pinedale Anticline + Jonah Field + the substantial WY natural gas pipeline welder + x-ray + 6G + API 1104), Casper oil + gas welder (the substantial Casper Halliburton + the substantial Casper oilfield service welder), plus substantial WY pipeline + structural + the substantial WYDOT bridge + the substantial F.E. Warren AFB cleared welder.

Senior Refinery Welder (HollyFrontier / Sinclair)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

HollyFrontier Cheyenne + Sinclair Oil refineries · process welder · ASME Section IX + API 510 + API 570

Aerospace Cleared Welder (F.E. Warren AFB)

$65,000–$108,000+ OT

F.E. Warren AFB · 90th Missile Wing Minuteman III + post-2027 Sentinel ICBM cleared welder + AWS D17.1

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$72,000–$135,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + Pinedale + Sublette County natural gas + WY midstream

Senior Boilermaker (Local 11 Cross-Border)

$72,000–$132,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 11 Denver CO cross-border + power + industrial boiler · prevailing wage

Coal Mining Heavy Equipment Welder

$58,000–$92,000+ OT

Powder River Basin coal mining + the substantial Peabody NARM + Arch Black Thunder + heavy equipment welder

Trona Mining Welder (Green River)

$58,000–$92,000+ OT

Green River trona ~85% world supply · Tata + Solvay + Sisecam + Genesis Alkali · stainless + process welder

Natural Gas / Oilfield Welder

$58,000–$98,000+ OT

WY natural gas + oilfield welder · Casper + Pinedale + Sublette County + Halliburton service

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$50,000–$78,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · WYDOT bridge + the substantial WY infrastructure + Wind River + Yellowstone

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$38,000–$55,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · WY industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$28,000–$42,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · LCCC + Casper College + Sheridan College + Western WY CC + Boilermakers Local 11 apprenticeship

Worth knowing: Wyoming's HollyFrontier Cheyenne + Sinclair Oil refineries + F.E. Warren AFB Minuteman III + Powder River coal mining + Green River trona + Pinedale natural gas welder concentration is a distinctive Mountain West refining + aerospace + mining + oilfield welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. HollyFrontier Cheyenne refinery + Sinclair Oil Sinclair refinery (the substantial Cheyenne + Sinclair refining cluster + the substantial HollyFrontier Cheyenne ~52K barrel/day + the substantial Sinclair Sinclair WY ~85K barrel/day + the substantial WY refining process welder + the substantial WY ASME Section IX + API 510 pressure vessel + API 570 piping + the substantial WY refining prevailing wage + the substantial WY refining Boilermakers Local 11 + UA Local 192) supports specialized refinery welder work — WY refinery senior welders clear $72-118K + OT with ASME Section IX + API 510 + API 570 + refining prevailing wage. F.E. Warren AFB Cheyenne (~3.5K F.E. Warren personnel + the substantial 90th Missile Wing Minuteman III ICBM + the substantial Warren covering ~150 Minuteman III silos across WY + NE + CO + the substantial post-2027 Sentinel ICBM LGM-35A beddown + the substantial Warren $3B+ Sentinel infrastructure modernization + the substantial Warren ground support equipment + missile silo welder + the substantial Warren as the country's substantial oldest continuously operating military installation 1867 + the substantial Warren cleared welder + cleared facility) supports specialized aerospace cleared welder work — F.E. Warren cleared welders clear $65-108K with AWS D17.1 aerospace + cleared facility access. The substantial WY natural gas pipeline welder market (the substantial Pinedale Anticline + Jonah Field + the substantial Sublette County natural gas + the substantial WY natural gas pipeline welder + x-ray + 6G + API 1104) supports specialized natural gas pipeline welder work — WY natural gas pipeline welders clear $72-135K with x-ray + 6G + API 1104. Powder River Basin coal mining (the substantial Peabody NARM North Antelope Rochelle Mine + Arch Black Thunder + Cordero Rojo + Caballo + the substantial Gillette Campbell County + the substantial Powder River coal heavy equipment welder + the substantial coal mining mobile equipment welder + the substantial Powder River post-2020 coal contraction but continuing heavy equipment maintenance demand) supports specialized coal mining heavy equipment welder work. Green River trona mining (the substantial Green River trona ~85% world supply + the substantial Tata Chemicals + Solvay + Sisecam + Genesis Alkali trona producers + the substantial Green River trona process welder + ASME stainless + sanitary + the substantial Green River sodium carbonate production) supports specialized trona mining welder work. Boilermakers Local 11 Denver CO cross-border + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 192 Cheyenne + IBEW Local 415 Cheyenne + Ironworkers Local 24 Denver CO cross-border + Sheet Metal Workers Local 9 Denver CO cross-border + the substantial WY building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at WY industrial + refining + aerospace + mining prevailing wage rates — though WY IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1963) limiting union security clauses, the substantial WY building trades retain prevailing-wage public works contracts. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + API 510 + API 570 + cleared facility cert drive 30-60% wage premium. LCCC Laramie County CC + Casper College + Sheridan College + Western WY CC + Northwest College + Boilermakers Local 11 apprenticeship pipeline. WY 0% income tax + WY 4% sales tax + WY NO estate tax + WY IS a Right-to-Work state anchor the WY welder proposition.