New Study Says That Wyoming’s Not A Good State For Jobs

Whenever I read a study or a survey about Wyoming and see that we don't do very well in it, I wonder how accurate the results can be.

Living and working in this beautiful state has many great perks. Just look out the window or take a drive, and you'll remember why you love living here.

I saw a study from OxfamAmerica that shows Wyoming in the lower third of states for work. This study examined three significant policies: wages, worker protection, and rights to organize to create their rankings.

In those three categories, we didn't fare well. Wyoming came in 35th overall.

The study detailed the information for each of the three categories to help us understand their findings.

Wage Policies:

Worker Protection Policies:

Right To Organize Policies:

Indeed.com released numbers of the most in-demand jobs around Wyoming.

Here are ten of the top industries with jobs on the list.

• Bartenders
• Hotels
• Retail
• Maintenance
• Nursing
• Mechanics
• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Truck Drivers
• Cooks
• Management

Since Wyoming's economy is driven by gas/oil/mineral extraction, tourism, and agriculture, it makes sense that these are the top jobs available. If you're looking for work in Wyoming, there are jobs available, and many offer good pay, benefits, and perks.

There's no doubt that if you're looking to find a career, there are enough open jobs here in Wyoming that you'll be able to get something even if you don't have much experience.