BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Wyoming
Wyoming sits 23rd of 50 states on mechanic pay, near the middle of the table. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $51,330 a year, $710 above the national median of $50,620, and 1,560 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. The wider gap is between trades: heavy equipment mechanics reach $73,200, 43 percent above automotive technicians.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 23rd of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $51,330 against $50,620 nationally.
- $73,200 for heavy equipment mechanics, 43 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
- 1,560 jobs, a location quotient of 1.22 (5.5 per 1,000 jobs).
1,560 Mechanics Work in Wyoming, a Dense Market
Technician employment here is 5.5 per 1,000 jobs, 22 percent ahead of the national rate (location quotient 1.22). On concentration it ranks 11th of 50 states.
Heavy equipment mechanics are the most concentrated trade at 4.44 on 1,420 jobs, and auto mechanics the least at 1.22. Nationally they are much rarer.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics Lead Trade Pay by $21,870 in Wyoming
The trade a mechanic chooses moves pay by 43 percent: heavy equipment mechanics at $73,200 while automotive technicians make $51,330, with diesel mechanics next at $61,580.
| Trade | Wyoming median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $73,200 | $65,510 | 12th | 1,420 | |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,580 | $61,770 | 23rd | 1,100 | |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $56,680 | $79,870 | 49th | 340 | |
| Auto Mechanic | $51,330 | $50,620 | 23rd | 1,560 | Casper, WY, $59,530 |
Heavy equipment mechanics ($73,200, +$7,690) beats its national median.
Aircraft mechanics ($56,680, -$23,190) falls short of its national median.
Diesel mechanics ($61,580, -$190) lands close to its national median.
Aircraft mechanics rank 49th of 50 at $56,680, the weakest showing among the trades.
Mechanic Salary in Wyoming Runs $710 Above the National Median
The 10th percentile, $34,200, tracks the national floor, and the 90th, $79,470, keeps pace with the national ceiling. The $45,270 spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles lands within $1,860 of the national one.
| Measure | Wyoming | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,200 | $34,660 | -$460 |
| 25th percentile | $41,480 | $38,900 | +$2,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $51,330 | $50,620 | +$710 |
| 75th percentile | $64,500 | $70,430 | -$5,930 |
| 90th percentile | $79,470 | $81,790 | -$2,320 |
| Mean | $55,300 | $56,420 | -$1,120 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 1,560 | 704,640 |
Pay for the middle half runs $41,480 to $64,500, +$2,580 at the bottom edge and -$5,930 at the top on the national middle half.
The average, $55,300, sits just $3,970 over the median.
The $34,200 at the 10th percentile says where the bottom tenth ends, not what a beginner is paid.
Casper, WY Leads Mechanic Pay in Wyoming
Casper, WY ($59,530, 260 jobs) and Cheyenne, WY ($53,750, 250 jobs) are the metropolitan areas BLS prices in Wyoming. The largest, Casper, WY, is $8,200 over the $51,330 state median and holds 17 percent of the state's 1,560 jobs.
Casper, WY is both the biggest and the best-paying area at $59,530; Cheyenne, WY is $5,780 lower at $53,750.
Rural pay sits below the state median of $51,330: 2 nonmetropolitan areas, 1,040 jobs, $48,400 to $50,980.
| Area | Median | Against Wyoming | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | $59,530 | +$8,200 | $36,950 to $86,650 | 260 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $53,750 | +$2,420 | $36,380 to $78,360 | 250 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $50,980 | -$350 | $30,850 to $79,800 | 540 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $48,400 | -$2,930 | $36,640 to $75,710 | 500 |
Mechanic Schools in Wyoming
5 ranked programs at 2 schools (2 automotive, 2 diesel and 1 collision repair). WyoTech in Laramie, WY scores highest, 63.5 out of 100 in diesel.
Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY is the least expensive of 5 priced programs at $4,613 per year, in-state; WyoTech in Laramie, WY is the most, at $31,750 for the 9-month program.
2 ranked programs are in Cheyenne, WY, where the median is $53,750.
- WyoTech Laramie, WY, diesel, score 63.5, #19 of 76
- WyoTech Laramie, WY, collision repair, score 60.5, #18 of 59
- WyoTech Laramie, WY, automotive, score 57.7, #113 of 415
- Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY, automotive, score 41.0, #360 of 415
- Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY, diesel, score 39.4, #71 of 76
Best Mechanic Schools in Wyoming scores all five programs by one method
Wyoming Between Vermont and South Dakota on Mechanic Pay
Closest in pay is South Dakota, $51,160 ($170 lower); Vermont is farther up at $51,630, a gap of $300.
14 other states fall within $2,500 of $51,330, 7 within $1,000. A small shift in pay moves Wyoming several places.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Wyoming
What is the mechanic salary in Wyoming?
The median is $51,330 per year, or $24.68 an hour, $710 above the nation. At the bottom tenth it is $34,200, at the top tenth $79,470.
Do heavy equipment mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Wyoming?
A $21,870 edge, $73,200 against $51,330, on 1,420 jobs.
Which mechanic school in Wyoming ranks highest?
WyoTech in Laramie, WY, at 63.5 out of 100, from 5 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Wyoming for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Wyoming
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.