Nurse Practitioners in Wyoming
Want to work in Wyoming as a Nurse Practitioner? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Nurse Practitioners in Wyoming are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Nurse Practitioners in Wyoming is growing faster than average.
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Nurse Practitioners in Wyoming earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Nurse Practitioners Work in Wyoming?
There were approximately 290 workers employed as Nurse Practitioners in this state in 2018.
There were 230 Nurse Practitioners employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,820 Nurse Practitioners working in it, which means Wyoming has fewer Nurse Practitioners than average.
Job Projections for Wyoming
Jobs for Nurse Practitioners in this state are growing at a rate of 38.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 36.1%.
Wyoming Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 290 total jobs in 2026 for Nurse Practitioners in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,400 annual jobs and 211,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Nurse Practitioners Make in Wyoming?
In 2018 wages for Nurse Practitioners ranged from $82,980 to $156,910 with $114,000 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $39.89 to $75.44. The median hourly rate was $54.81.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $53.5 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.31.
The median salary in Wyoming is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Wyoming Metros for Nurse Practitioners
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Nurse Practitioners.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 90 | $118,320 |
| Casper, WY | 50 | $103,150 |
Top States for Nurse Practitioners Employment
View the list below to see where most Nurse Practitioners work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13,710 | $118,550 |
| California | 13,420 | $126,890 |
| Texas | 12,020 | $108,660 |
| Florida | 10,590 | $97,270 |
| Ohio | 7,510 | $101,010 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,280 | $97,130 |
| Tennessee | 7,010 | $96,440 |
| Massachusetts | 6,200 | $119,420 |
| Georgia | 6,110 | $104,360 |
| New Jersey | 5,900 | $118,040 |
| Illinois | 5,540 | $103,760 |
| Indiana | 4,780 | $102,390 |
| North Carolina | 4,760 | $101,540 |
| Virginia | 4,710 | $102,480 |
| Michigan | 4,490 | $103,210 |
| Missouri | 4,390 | $98,430 |
| Minnesota | 3,880 | $115,550 |
| Maryland | 3,710 | $108,580 |
| Alabama | 3,680 | $95,010 |
| Arizona | 3,510 | $111,780 |
Below are the states where Nurse Practitioners get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $126,890 |
| Hawaii | $123,570 |
| Alaska | $120,100 |
| Massachusetts | $119,420 |
| New York | $118,550 |
| New Jersey | $118,040 |
| Washington | $116,350 |
| Minnesota | $115,550 |
| Connecticut | $115,370 |
| Wyoming | $114,000 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Aleksahgabrielle under License
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