Economy in Casper, Wyoming

Casper, WY is a bustling city that boasts an excellent job market with several industries such as technology, healthcare and retail providing plenty of employment opportunities for locals looking for work or moving into new roles. Additionally, it also enjoys plentiful incentives from the Wyoming state government making investing here exceptionally attractive - including tax exemptions available making it more beneficial when looking at where to set up business ventures!

Casper has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Casper has seen the job market decrease by -1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 4.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Casper
- The Sales Tax Rate for Casper is 5.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Casper is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Casper
- The average income of a Casper resident is $30,624 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Casper resident is $57,511 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.

INCOME BY POPULATION PERCENT

ECONOMY	Casper, Wyoming	United States
	7.6%	6.0%
	-3.2%	-6.2%
	4.0%	33.5%
	5.0%	6.2%
	0.0%	4.6%
	$31,637	$31,177
	$60,470	$57,652
	$73,409	$70,850
POPULATION BY OCCUPATION
	0.6%	1.3%
	8.1%	0.6%
	8.2%	6.2%
	5.3%	10.4%
	3.6%	2.7%
	12.1%	11.6%
	4.0%	4.1%
	1.5%	0.9%
	1.6%	2.1%
	2.0%	4.7%
	2.1%	1.9%
	5.2%	6.7%
	0.0%	0.1%
	2.5%	4.3%
	8.5%	9.3%
	12.9%	13.8%
	1.6%	2.2%
	8.8%	7.4%
	6.4%	4.9%
	5.0%	4.8%

ECONOMY MAP

Unemployment Rate (US Avg: 6%)

Median HH Income (US Avg: $53k)

Recent Job Growth (US Avg: 1.59%)

Income Less Than $15k (US Avg: 12.55%)

Income Greater Than $200k (US Avg: 5.03%)

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Reviews for Casper 36 Reviews

Where wander meets wonder - 11/3/2021
Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other... Read More

Michael | Casper, WY | Reply | No Replies

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Just don't - 9/19/2021
I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care... Read More

J | Casper, WY | Reply | 3 Replies

Ehhh - 12/26/2020
I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have... Read More

Paul | Fallon, NV | Reply | No Replies

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