Wyoming: education overview
Average teacher salary $65,668 (2024-25), #28 of 51. Source
Public vs private schools
| Public | Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 361 | 30 |
| Students | 89,915 | 2,270 |
| Share of students | 98% | 2% |
Latest federal counts; public and private figures come from different school years, so the share is approximate.
Schools 2022-23Students 2024-25Teachers 2022-23Districts 2021-22
Students, teachers, districts
- Public school districts
- 48
- Public school teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 7,312
- Public school students
- 89,915
Schools 2022-23Students 2024-25Teachers 2022-23Districts 2021-22
How teacher pay is structured
Wyoming is predominantly organized into K–12 districts, so elementary and high school teachers normally share a district teacher pay framework; a few elementary-only districts send older pupils elsewhere rather than forming a statewide separate-high-school-district system. Districts set actual salaries locally, while state funding uses salary assumptions rather than a mandatory statewide pay schedule; bargaining is voluntary where locally recognized.
Separate high school districts: noStatewide salary schedule: noSource
For prospective educators
You'd be a good fit if you want small rural districts, well-funded schools for the population, and no state income tax.
A general summary, not advice. Pay and conditions vary by district.