As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Wyoming is $64,542, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,241 weekly, or $5,379 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Wyoming vary widely, spanning from $51,767 to $79,025. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,855) and 75th percentile ($72,123), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,025 per year. This $14,268 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wyoming Correctional Nurse often earn 4.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Wyoming currently ranks 31 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $51,767 WY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,855 WY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,542 WY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $72,123 WY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,025 WY July 01, 2026
25% $57,855 10% $51,767 90% $79,025 75% $72,123 $64,542 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cody, WY Avg. Salary $67,061 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Riverton, WY Avg. Salary $67,311 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Sheridan, WY Avg. Salary $67,221 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, WY Avg. Salary $67,151 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aladdin, WY Avg. Salary $66,737 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albin, WY Avg. Salary $66,827 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alcova, WY Avg. Salary $66,671 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpine, WY Avg. Salary $66,513 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alta, WY Avg. Salary $66,029 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alva, WY Avg. Salary $66,790 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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