Truck Driver Salary in Wyoming (2026): BLS OEWS Data, Top Metros & Carriers
Last verified: 2026-04-20 against the BLS OEWS 53-3032 May 2024 release (published March 2025).
Wyoming is a small-population, freight-dense state. I-80 runs east-west across southern Wyoming (Laramie, Rock Springs, Green River) — a primary transcontinental freight corridor. The Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming is one of the largest coal-producing regions in the U.S., generating significant coal + mining freight. Oil and gas freight (Jonah Field, Pinedale Anticline, shallow production elsewhere) adds specialty demand. No state income tax on wages is a meaningful real-pay feature.
Key Takeaways
- BLS OEWS 53-3032, May 2024 — Wyoming state median: $56,780. Employment: ~5,960.2
- Wyoming median sits ~$660 below the national median — essentially at national nominal.
- Top paying metros: Cheyenne MSA, Casper MSA, Rock Springs.
- Distinguishing features: No state income tax on wages, Powder River Basin coal freight, oil/gas specialty freight, I-80 transcontinental corridor, extreme winter weather driving skill premium.
Wyoming Truck Driver Wages — BLS OEWS 53-3032 State Data
Verify at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_wy.htm.2
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median wage | $56,780 |
| State employment | ~5,960 |
| State vs national median | −$660 (−1.1%) |
How Wyoming Compares to the National Median
WY's $56,780 median is essentially at national.12 No state income tax plus below-national cost of living mean real purchasing power exceeds the nominal comparison vs high-tax states. Housing in non-boom-town WY is generally affordable.3
Top Wyoming Metros for Truck Drivers
Cheyenne MSA
- I-80 / I-25 convergence — primary freight interchange.
- FE Warren AFB + state capital + distribution.
- Amazon fulfillment center + Walmart DC.
Data: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_16940.htm.4
Casper MSA
- Oil & gas field services — Powder River Basin adjacency.
- I-25 corridor.
Data: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_16220.htm.4
Rock Springs / Green River (Sweetwater County)
- Trona mining freight — world's largest trona (soda ash) deposit.
- I-80 corridor.
Major Freight Industries
| Industry | Endorsement fit | Pay band |
|---|---|---|
| Powder River Basin coal | None required | $55–$80k; declining but present |
| Oil & gas (Jonah, Pinedale) | N, H for oilfield chemicals, X for crude | $65–$95k; cyclical |
| Trona mining (Sweetwater County) | H helpful | $58–$82k |
| I-80 transit LTL | T | $70–$92k experienced |
| Fuel tanker | X | $70–$95k |
Major Carriers Hiring in Wyoming
- Mega OTR: Schneider, Werner, CR England, Knight-Swift, Prime.
- LTL: Old Dominion, Saia, XPO, FedEx Freight, Estes.
- Coal specialty: Arch Resources, Peabody Energy contractors, specialty coal haulers.
- Oilfield specialty: various Powder River Basin + Jonah field contractors.
- Trona mining: Genesis Energy, FMC/Genesis Alkali Wyoming fleets.
- Tanker: Kenan Advantage, Groendyke, Trimac.
FAQs
How much does a truck driver make in Wyoming in 2026? WY state median is $56,780 per BLS OEWS May 2024, with ~5,960 drivers employed.2 Essentially at national median. No state income tax plus below-national cost of living boost real purchasing power. Oilfield specialty drivers push $75,000–$95,000+.
Does WY's no state income tax really help drivers? Yes. For a $56,780 WY driver, the advantage vs a 6% state-tax state is ~$3,400 annually in take-home.
Is Powder River Basin coal freight still viable? Coal production has declined from historical peaks but remains present. Oil/gas specialty (Jonah Field, Pinedale Anticline) and trona mining (Sweetwater County) are more growth-positive specialty lanes.
What are the largest carriers hiring in Wyoming in 2026? Schneider, Werner, Old Dominion, Saia, Walmart Private Fleet (Cheyenne DC), Amazon (Cheyenne FC), Powder River coal contractors, Jonah field oilfield haulers, Kenan Advantage.
Sources
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BLS OEWS 53-3032 National. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes533032.htm ↩
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BLS OEWS Wyoming State. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_wy.htm ↩↩↩↩
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BEA Regional Price Parities. https://www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area ↩
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BLS OEWS MSAs. Cheyenne: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_16940.htm · Casper: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_16220.htm · All WY: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm ↩↩
