Journeyman Electrician Pay in Wyoming
Updated 2026-10-31 · Based on 5 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 5 postings in the last 90 days, down 40% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 5 active journeyman electricians openings in Wyoming, 5 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $54, with the middle 50% earning $54–$60.
Compared to the national median of $37.63/hr, Wyoming pays 43.5% above average.
The Wyoming electrician labor market
Wyoming is an energy-patch electrician market where coal, gas, wind, and trona mining sustain demand across the emptiest grid in America. The Powder River Basin coal mines and the Jim Bridger/Naughton power fleet employ industrial electricians; the Jonah and Pinedale Anticline gas fields sustain oilfield electrical and instrumentation crews; Green River's trona mines (the world's largest soda-ash deposits) run continuous maintenance operations. Wind power is the growth story — Chokecherry/Sierra Madre (one of North America's largest wind projects) and a pipeline of high-plains wind farms employ turbine and transmission electricians at travel-grade packages. Cheyenne adds state government, data center development (Microsoft, Echostar-adjacent facilities drawn by power and climate), and logistics; Casper contributes oilfield services. Licensing is state-level through the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (journeyman, master, contractor) with consistent enforcement. Wyoming has no income tax; union density is modest outside utility and mining work (Local 415 Cheyenne anchors the organized presence, with Casper coverage through regional utility locals); state prevailing wage is narrow. Workforce dynamics are defined by isolation premiums: employers pay to attract hands to remote sites, housing is often provided, and travelers bank exceptional savings rates during boom stretches. Commodity cycles swing demand hard. For electricians, wind/transmission and oilfield instrumentation tickets top mountain-state pay; Cheyenne data center and state-capital commercial work offers the steadiest in-state employment.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Wyoming Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $36.59, 75th percentile $41.33, 90th percentile $50.
Source: BLS OES Wyoming (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($54/hr) runs 48% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
IBEW 322 (Casper) journeyman base rate is $41.91/hr (2025 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 322 publications)
IBEW 415 (Cheyenne) journeyman base rate is $35.53/hr (2025 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 415 publications)
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $54 | $36.59 | $38.72 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $54 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $60 | $41.33 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $50 | — |
| Sample size | 5 postings | OES survey | 2 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 5 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 2 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying journeyman electricians openings in Wyoming
- Licensed Journeyman Electrician $64/HOUR and $175 PER DIEM — Aerotek (Cheyenne) · $64–$64/hr
- Licensed Journey men electrician for Wyoming — 1 SEC LLC (Gillette) · $60–$60/hr
- NOW HIRING: WYOMING LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS — Tradesmen International (82716) · $54–$54/hr
- NOW HIRING: WYOMING LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS — Tradesmen International · $54–$54/hr
- Electrician/ WY License A & JM — TradeForce Staffing · $28–$40/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Chokecherry/Sierra Madre and high-plains wind farms (utility)
- Powder River Basin coal and power-fleet sustainment (industrial)
- Jonah/Pinedale gas-field electrical and instrumentation (industrial)
- Cheyenne data center and logistics development (data center)
IBEW locals in Wyoming
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- TradeForce Staffing – Electrician/ WY License A & JM – $28 – $40/hr (WY) View posting →
- Tradesmen International – NOW HIRING: WYOMING LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS – $54/hr (WY) View posting →
- Aerotek – Licensed Journeyman Electrician $64/HOUR and $175 PER DIEM – $64/hr (Cheyenne, WY) View posting →
Top employers hiring journeyman electricians in Wyoming
Journeyman Electrician openings in Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
What does a journeyman electrician earn in Wyoming?
Based on 5 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $54, with the middle 50% earning $54–$60. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Wyoming median of $36.59 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 2 in-state locals median $38.72/hr.
How does Wyoming compare to the national median?
Wyoming pays 43.5% above the national median of $37.63/hr for journeyman electricians.
Who pays journeyman electricians the most in Wyoming?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are Tradesmen International (2 postings), Aerotek (1 posting), TradeForce Staffing (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Wyoming?
Based on 5 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in Wyoming is $54.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $36.59/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Wyoming?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Cheyenne, Gillette, 82716. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $54.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Wyoming?
Among employers with repeated postings in Wyoming, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Wyoming electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Wyoming for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Wyoming?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Wyoming prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Wyoming right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 5 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in Wyoming. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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