How much does a Correctional Nurse make in WY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Wyoming is $64,459. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,333 to $69,569, with most professionals earning between $50,844 and $74,221.

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 $50,844 WY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,333 WY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,459 WY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $69,569 WY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $74,221 WY April 01, 2025
25% $57,333 10% $50,844 90% $74,221 75% $69,569 $64,459 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 $62,391 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Riverton, WY Avg. Salary $61,514 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Sheridan, WY Avg. Salary $62,391 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Afton, WY Avg. Salary $66,234 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aladdin, WY Avg. Salary $57,278 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albin, WY Avg. Salary $61,101 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alcova, WY Avg. Salary $61,514 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpine, WY Avg. Salary $66,234 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alta, WY Avg. Salary $66,299 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alva, WY Avg. Salary $57,278 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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