PACU Nurse salary in Wyoming
A pacu nurse in Wyoming earns an estimated $94,260 a year ($45.32/hr) — about 5% below the U.S. average, with most between $76,520 and $101,490. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
PACU Nurse — Wyoming
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$94,260
-5% vs nationalHourly
$45.32/hr
- Typical range
- $76,520–$101,490
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $136,270
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $66,490
- Newer nurses
PACU Nurse pay by city in Wyoming
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | $94,260 | $45.32 |
PACU Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Wyoming compares to states with similar pacu nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Wyoming
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects pacu nurse pay in Wyoming
Pay slightly below the national median. For a pacu nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Wyoming figure adjusts the national RN average of $99,220 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.95× (about 5% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Wyoming wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Wyoming, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Wyoming make this page more precise over time.
PACU Nurse salary in Wyoming — FAQ
- How much does a pacu nurse make in Wyoming?
- A pacu nurse in Wyoming earns an estimated $94,260 a year — about $45.32 an hour, with most between $76,520 and $101,490. That's about 5% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Wyoming's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Wyoming a good state for pacu nurses?
- For pay, Wyoming sits about 5% below the national average for pacu nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $94,260 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Wyoming pays pacu nurses the most?
- Among Wyoming metros we track, Cheyenne tends to have the highest estimated pay for pacu nurses, at roughly $94,260 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Wyoming pacu nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a pacu nurse is about $99,220 a year, versus an estimated $94,260 in Wyoming — about 5% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Wyoming figures for SOC 29-1141 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 0.95 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national pacu nurse pay adjusted for Wyoming. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.