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Remote work in Wyoming: 9.4% work from home
About 26,834 of Wyoming's 286,028 workers usually work from home in Wyoming, a share of 9.4%. That is 5.7 points below the US figure of 15.1%, ranking Wyoming 44th of 52 (50 states, DC and Puerto Rico). See the top teleworkable jobs in Wyoming and the county table.
Work from home
9.4%
US: 15.1%
Rank
44 of 52
1 = highest share
Change since 2019
+3.7 pts
2019: 5.7%
Mean commute
18.8 min
One way, non-remote workers
How people in Wyoming get to work
74.8% drive to work alone and 0.9% take public transit. The "other" share is the remainder of the published categories.
Men vs women
Women are 2.0 points more likely than men to work from home in Wyoming.
Change since 2019
In the 2019 ACS 1-year survey, 5.7% worked from home. The 2020 to 2024 average is 9.4%, a change of +3.7 pts. The two figures come from different survey products, so treat the change as indicative.
Counties in Wyoming
23 counties or equivalents. Johnson County has the highest share at 19.2%.
| 1 | Johnson County | 19.2% | 780 | 4,052 | 16.7 min |
| 2 | Teton County | 16.3% | 2,378 | 14,609 | 15.3 min |
| 3 | Sublette County | 16.1% | 693 | 4,297 | 24.6 min |
| 4 | Goshen County | 13.0% | 687 | 5,303 | 15.5 min |
| 5 | Park County | 11.8% | 1,733 | 14,639 | 16.6 min |
| 6 | Niobrara County | 11.3% | 128 | 1,130 | 14.6 min |
| 7 | Crook County | 11.2% | 402 | 3,583 | 24.7 min |
| 8 | Albany County | 11.1% | 2,382 | 21,508 | 15.3 min |
| 9 | Hot Springs County | 9.9% | 194 | 1,965 | 13.8 min |
| 9 | Natrona County | 9.9% | 3,929 | 39,736 | 19.0 min |
| 11 | Fremont County | 9.7% | 1,622 | 16,786 | 17.2 min |
| 12 | Sheridan County | 9.5% | 1,490 | 15,684 | 15.8 min |
| 13 | Laramie County | 9.1% | 4,651 | 50,929 | 17.8 min |
| 14 | Big Horn County | 8.9% | 459 | 5,150 | 18.7 min |
| 15 | Lincoln County | 8.7% | 860 | 9,858 | 25.4 min |
| 16 | Platte County | 8.2% | 290 | 3,522 | 15.8 min |
| 16 | Washakie County | 8.2% | 309 | 3,754 | 13.3 min |
| 18 | Carbon County | 6.7% | 421 | 6,300 | 16.4 min |
| 19 | Converse County | 6.5% | 443 | 6,829 | 21.5 min |
| 20 | Uinta County | 6.4% | 617 | 9,640 | 20.4 min |
| 21 | Campbell County | 5.7% | 1,329 | 23,458 | 21.2 min |
| 22 | Weston County | 4.9% | 152 | 3,112 | 30.2 min |
| 23 | Sweetwater County | 4.4% | 885 | 20,184 | 23.8 min |
Top teleworkable jobs in Wyoming
The largest occupations in Wyoming that can typically be done from home, by employment (BLS OEWS May 2024, Dingel and Neiman classification).
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 7,030 | $94,900 |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,010 | $42,210 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,450 | $45,810 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,760 | $61,560 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,580 | $77,400 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,410 | $43,480 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,360 | $39,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,950 | $61,880 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,830 | $63,390 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,630 | $74,470 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,620 | $74,870 |
| Childcare Workers | 1,330 | $27,560 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,080 | $105,230 |
| Civil Engineers | 1,070 | $95,800 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,060 | $41,760 |
Metro areas in Wyoming
- Cheyenne, WY9.1%
- Casper, WY9.9%
- Gillette, WY5.7%
- Jackson, WY-ID16.7%
- Laramie, WY11.1%
- Rock Springs, WY4.4%
- Riverton, WY9.7%
- Sheridan, WY9.5%
- Cody, WY11.8%
- Evanston, WY-UT7.8%
Neighbouring states
States with a similar share
- Oklahoma9.4%
- Hawaii9.6%
- Alaska9.7%
- South Dakota9.7%
- West Virginia9.1%
- Alabama8.8%