Plumber in Wyoming: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

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Wyoming employs 1,140 plumbers, with a statewide median of $62,410 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Wyoming licensing picture, and where to train.

What Plumbers Earn in Wyoming (May 2025)

Wyoming median pay: $62,410 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $43,770
Experienced (75th percentile): $72,800
Top earners (90th percentile): $80,030
Employed in Wyoming: 1,140
U.S. median (for comparison): $62,970 (May 2024)

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

Casper: $62,050 (230 employed)
Cheyenne: $61,470 (190 employed)

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 $62,410 median stretches to roughly $67,325 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Wyoming (2024–2034)

Wyoming is projected to grow plumbers employment +20.2%, faster than the +4.5% projected nationally. The state expects about 140 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Wyoming License and Certification Requirements

Journeyman Plumber license (issued locally) — regulated by the Local city/county licensing (Wyoming has no statewide plumbing license).

Work as an apprentice plumber and build supervised experience.
Meet your local authority's requirements and pass its journeyman exam.
Get licensed by the city/county where you'll work — requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Official requirements: Local city/county licensing (Wyoming has no statewide plumbing license) →

Training in Wyoming

Wyoming licenses plumbers locally, not statewide. UA Locals and PHCC contractors offer earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships; check your jurisdiction's rules.

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People who want durable demand and do not mind dirty, physical work.

Think twice if: You need clean environments, predictable hours, or low physical strain.

Why it's resilient: Plumbing is local, licensed, physical, urgent, and full of unpredictable building-specific constraints.

First Steps

Search state plumbing apprenticeship requirements and local union/non-union programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do plumbers make in Wyoming?

The median wage for plumbers in Wyoming is $62,410 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $43,770, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $80,030. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

What license or certification do you need to become a Plumber in Wyoming?

Journeyman Plumber license (issued locally), overseen by the Local city/county licensing (Wyoming has no statewide plumbing license). Work as an apprentice plumber and build supervised experience.

Is being a Plumber a good career in Wyoming?

Plumbing is local, licensed, physical, urgent, and full of unpredictable building-specific constraints.

Which Wyoming metros pay plumbers the most?

Among Wyoming metro areas, Casper leads at $62,050, followed by Cheyenne ($61,470). Local pay tracks regional demand and cost of living, so the highest-paying metro isn't always the best net move.

Is Plumber a growing career in Wyoming?

Wyoming projects plumbers employment to change +20.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 140 openings a year — a growing field in the state.

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 47-2152. Licensing summary compiled from the Local city/county licensing (Wyoming has no statewide plumbing license) (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.

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.