Wyoming Teacher Salary

Average and starting teacher pay in Wyoming for 2024-25, ranked among all states.

Wyoming teacher salary at a glance

In 2024-25 the average public school teacher in Wyoming earned $65,668, according to NEA. That ranks 28th among the 50 states and D.C. and is $8,827 below the national average of $74,495. A year earlier the average was $63,669, so pay changed by 3.1%.

New teachers start lower. NEA's benchmark report puts the starting salary in Wyoming at $51,776, which ranks 12th of 51. The national average starting salary is $48,112.

WyomingUnited States
Average salary 2024-25$65,668$74,495
Average salary 2023-24$63,669$71,985
Starting salary 2024-25$51,776$48,112
Average salary rank28 of 51
Starting salary rank12 of 51

States close to Wyoming in the ranking

Virginia (26th, $69,254), Wisconsin (27th, $67,794), Maine (29th, $65,621), Iowa (30th, $65,312). See all states ranked or compare Wyoming with another state.

Average salary covers all public school teachers and is what NEA reports for 2024-25. Starting salary is the pay at the bottom of a bachelor's-degree salary schedule, as collected in NEA's benchmark report. Salary figures do not include benefits and are not adjusted for cost of living. Source: NEA, Rankings of the States 2025 and Estimates of School Statistics 2026 (average salary, Table B-6, April 2026) and NEA, 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (starting salary, April 2026). Ranks are among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reviewed 2026-10-03.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wyoming?

NEA reports an average public school teacher salary of $65,668 in Wyoming for 2024-25, which ranks 28th of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.).

What is the starting teacher salary in Wyoming?

NEA's benchmark report lists a starting salary of $51,776 in Wyoming for 2024-25, ranking 12th of 51.

How does Wyoming compare with the national average?

The national average teacher salary is $74,495. Wyoming is $8,827 below it. For starting pay, the national average is $48,112 and Wyoming is $3,664 above.

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