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Careers in Wyoming
Most Popular Careers by City in Wyoming:
Job opportunities vary greatly by location. As the tables below clearly show, individual cities and towns offer employment opportunities which differ from those you'll find in other places. Some places feature jobs in technology, some in manufacturing, others in education, etc. Whether choosing a career path or seeking a new job, it pays to consider which careers are favored in the area in which you live or to which are willing to move.
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NOTE: A Career Popularity level of 1.0 indicates the national average; a popularity rating of 3.5, for example, indicates that the career is 3.5 times as prevalent locally than it is nationally.
Casper Employment and Careers
Ten careers significantly more common in Casper and surrounding towns than in most metro areas nationwide.
| Job Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Popularity* vs. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction workers, all other | $51,070 | 390 | 2,031.6 |
| Helpers--extraction workers | $45,090 | 260 | 244.5 |
| Derrick operators, oil and gas | $50,630 | 360 | 152.4 |
| Rotary drill operators, oil and gas | $63,640 | 220 | 68.3 |
| Petroleum engineers | $110,970 | 270 | 64.7 |
| Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining | $45,500 | 290 | 59 |
| Roustabouts, oil and gas | $33,940 | 260 | 50.6 |
| Environmental engineers | n/a | 140 | 11.5 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers | $40,370 | 640 | 7.8 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $38,840 | 340 | 6 |
Cheyenne Employment and Careers
Ten careers significantly more common in Cheyenne and surrounding towns than in most metro areas nationwide.
| Job Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Popularity* vs. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers | $56,850 | 100 | 12.2 |
| Health educators | $54,320 | 140 | 8.6 |
| Helpers--carpenters | n/a | 130 | 6.8 |
| Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | $23,450 | 120 | 6.1 |
| Environmental scientists and specialists, including health | $64,000 | 110 | 5 |
| Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers | n/a | 140 | 5 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $46,050 | 140 | 4.9 |
| Driver/sales workers | $21,840 | 410 | 4 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers | $31,870 | 200 | 3.6 |
| Instructional coordinators | $52,420 | 110 | 3.2 |
* A Career Popularity level of 1.0 indicates the national average; a popularity rating of 3.5, for example, indicates that the career is 3.5 times as prevalent locally than it is nationally.
Analysis (above) provided by CityTownInfo.com, based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the US Census.