Travel Nurse Pay in Wyoming

Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for Wyoming. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.

Calculate Your Pay in Wyoming

Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in Wyoming, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

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✅ Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the highest GSA lodging ceiling for Wyoming ($791/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate18.9%
Federal income tax (2026 brackets)$179/wk
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)$121/wk
State income tax$0

Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.

Same-state assignment, and WY levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$79.19

Based on 36 hours in WY.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,851

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,584

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$300

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,551

Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$33,165

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$66,330

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$132,660

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

Take Home

$2,551

per week

Taxes

$300

per week

Total Gross: $2,851 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$791

≈ $3,425/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Wyoming

$950

Monthly average

✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,475

Your stipend covers rent with $2,475 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Wyoming

Monthly Net Income:$11,046
Average 1BR Rent:$950
True Discretionary Income:$10,096

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:92.3

National average = 100. Wyoming's cost of living is lower than the national average by 7.7 points.

Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.

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Average Travel Nurse Pay in Wyoming

These are average pay rates for travel nurses in Wyoming. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.

Hourly Rate

$44/hr

Weekly Gross

$1,760

Annual

$91,520

GSA Per Diem Rates for Wyoming

Lodging

$113/night

Meals & Incidentals (M&IE)

$68/day

These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in Wyoming.

Tax Information for Wyoming

State Income Tax None
Tax-Friendly for Travel Nurses Yes

Cost of Living in Wyoming

Cost of Living Index

92.3

Below national average

Housing

Moderate

Utilities

Low

How WY Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates

Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.

WY estimate

$44/hr

Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis

Mean of all 50 state estimates

$47/hr

Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount

Estimated Pay by Specialty

ICU

$55/hr

ER

$54/hr

OR

$56/hr

Labor & Delivery

$52/hr

Med-Surg

$48/hr

PACU

$53/hr

NICU

$54/hr

PICU

$55/hr

Psychiatric

$49/hr

Oncology

$51/hr

Cardiac

$54/hr

Telemetry

$50/hr

CRNA

$130/hr

Cath Lab

$62/hr

WY vs. the Highest-Estimate States

HI

$58/hr

NY

$58/hr

MA

$56/hr

WA

$56/hr

AK

$55/hr

WY ★

$44/hr

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Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in Wyoming

These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in Wyoming. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.

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Wyoming Pay by Nursing Specialty

Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for Wyoming:

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Top Hospitals in Wyoming

  • Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
  • Wyoming Medical Center
  • Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Nursing License Requirements for Wyoming

Nurse Licensure Compact Yes
License Cost $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Cost of Living in Wyoming

Average 1BR Rent

$950/mo

Cost of Living Index

92.3

National avg = 100

Housing Cost

Moderate

Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in Wyoming. Consider that rent in Wyoming is lower than the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do travel nurses make in Wyoming?

Travel nurses in Wyoming typically earn between $39 and $54 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $44/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $49-64 per hour.

What are the GSA rates for Wyoming?

The GSA per diem rates for Wyoming are: Lodging: $113/night, and Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $68/day — GSA publishes M&IE as a single combined rate, not a separate incidentals figure. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).

Is Wyoming tax-friendly for travel nurses?

Wyoming has no state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.

What is the cost of living in Wyoming?

The cost of living index in Wyoming is 92.3, which is below the national average. Housing costs are moderate, and utilities are low.

Do I need a separate license to work in Wyoming?

Wyoming is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.

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