Wyoming Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 1 trade with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
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.
| Trade | Median ($/hr) | Middle 50% ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician | $54 | $54–$60 | 5 |
Medians come from active postings with disclosed pay; each trade page compares them against BLS OES and IBEW scales. How we calculate pay →
Frequently asked questions
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.