Licensed Practical Nurse in Wyoming: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

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Wyoming employs 480 LVNs, with a statewide median of $63,460 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Wyoming licensing picture, and where to train.

What LVNs Earn in Wyoming (May 2025)

Wages vary substantially by metro. Median annual pay for LVNs in major Wyoming markets:

What That Pay Is Worth in Wyoming

Prices in Wyoming run about 7% below the national average (cost-of-living index 92.7 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $63,460 median stretches to roughly $68,457 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Wyoming (2024–2034)

Wyoming is projected to grow LVNs employment +6.6%, faster than the +2.6% projected nationally. The state expects about 50 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Wyoming License and Certification Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — regulated by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.

1. Complete a board-approved practical nursing program (about a year).
2. Apply to the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and clear a background check.
3. Pass the NCLEX-PN. Wyoming is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so the license can work across compact states.

Official requirements: Wyoming State Board of Nursing →

Training in Wyoming

Affordable, fast paid-healthcare entry. Check NCLEX-PN pass rates before enrolling.

Real training providers and registered apprenticeships in Wyoming include:

• Casper College — Certificate
• Laramie County Community College — Certificate
• Northern Wyoming Community College District — Certificate
• Northwest College — Certificate / Associate

Where LVNs Work in Wyoming

Real Wyoming nursing & rehab facilities that employ LVNs include:

• Shepherd of the Valley Rehabilitation and Wellness — Casper
• Life Care Center of Cheyenne — Cheyenne
• The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center — Gillette
• Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness — Cheyenne
• Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center — Sheridan
• Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center — Casper

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People who want a faster healthcare entry point and can handle direct care.

Think twice if: Bodily fluids, shift work, emotional stress, or physical lifting are dealbreakers.

Why it's resilient: Practical nursing relies on bedside presence, trust, care coordination, and licensed hands-on support.

First Steps

Compare state-approved LPN programs and NCLEX-PN pass rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Wyoming statewide and metro estimates for SOC 29-2061. Licensing summary compiled from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Wyoming wages · Wyoming licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities; Employer lists from CMS Provider of Services, the FAA Part 145 directory, EIA Form 860, and USGS/state EMS registries (2026).

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.