"How long does home health aide in Wyoming training take?"

"The primary Wyoming license requires approximately 400 hours of qualifying experience, which is roughly 0.2 years of full-time work."

"Do home health aides need a license in Wyoming?"

"Yes. Wyoming requires state-level licensing or registration for home health aides, administered by the WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for home health aides in Wyoming?"

"In Wyoming, apprenticeships are typically registered through state apprenticeship agencies and trade union locals. See the apprenticeship section above for current contact information."

How to Become A Home Health Aide in Wyoming

Q: "How much do home health aides earn in Wyoming?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), home health aides in Wyoming earned a median annual wage of approximately $33,190. Employment concentration in Wyoming is roughly 0.44 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for home health aides in Wyoming?"

"Wyoming currently employs approximately 3,410 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17.0% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Wyoming home health and personal care aides earn a median annual wage of $33,190 ($15.96/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 3,410 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -7.3% below the national median of $35,800 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $33,190 ($15.96/hr)
25th percentile: $30,210 per year
75th percentile: $37,290 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $47,000 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $27,700 per year
Workers employed in Wyoming: 3,410
Versus national median: -7.3% below the U.S. median of $35,800
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.44 - this occupation is less concentrated in Wyoming than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Wyoming employs approximately 3,410 home health aides according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $33,190 ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034, with about 765,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a home health aide in Wyoming, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About How to Become a Home Health Aide in Wyoming

How to become a home health aide in Wyoming? Wyoming requires credentials such as NURSING ASSISTANT, NURSE AIDE. The licensing authority is the WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? The primary license requires approximately 400 hours of experience (roughly 0.2 years of full-time work) ³.

Do I need a license in Wyoming? Yes. Wyoming has licensing or registration requirements for home health aides. The WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do home health aides earn in Wyoming? The median annual wage for home health aides in Wyoming is $33,190 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $27,700 and experienced professionals can earn $47,000 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING
Median wage (Wyoming): $33,190 per year ¹
Exam requirement: State exam required

Home Health Aide License Requirements in Wyoming

The WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING oversees home health aide licensing in Wyoming ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
NURSING ASSISTANT, NURSE AIDE	NURSING ASSISTANTS SOC Code 31-1014 Entry Salary $15.56/hr Average Salary $16.

Additional Requirements

Background check: No criminal record prohibitions
Exam: State exam required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Home Health Aide Wages by Metro Area in Wyoming

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Wages by Metro Area in Wyoming

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), home health and personal care aides wages in Wyoming vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	8,160	$34,910	$34,690	$28,110	$42,670
Cheyenne	750	$35,740	$34,000	$27,510	$38,420
Casper	500	$31,110	$32,760	$29,430	$39,500

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Top Metros for Home health aides in Wyoming

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest home health aide employment within Wyoming according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Cheyenne	750	$35,740
Casper	500	$31,110

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for home health aides in Wyoming? Wyoming currently employs approximately 3,410 home health aides ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a home health aide in Wyoming with an out-of-state license? Contact the WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Wyoming? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Wyoming.

How much do home health aides earn in Wyoming compared to the national average? The median annual wage for home health aides in Wyoming is $33,190, which is $1,710 below the national median of $34,900 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING - Licensing Information: http://nursing-online.state.wy.us/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)