How much should I charge as a lawyer in Wyoming ?

Did you know that lawyers in Wyoming typically charge between $114 and $402 per hour, with the average being $309? Understanding how your hourly rate compares to other lawyers in Wyoming can provide valuable insight into how competitive your rates are and help you make strategic decisions regarding your billing rate.

Below, we’ve included further information on the average hourly rates in Wyoming, average hourly rates by practice area, hourly rates adjusted for cost of living, and the utilization, realization, and collection rates in Wyoming.

Hourly rates in Wyoming

Lawyers in Wyoming typically charge between $114 and $402 per hour, with the average being $309. For comparison, District of Columbia has the highest average hourly rate at $490 while West Virginia has the lowest average hourly rate at $196.

Hourly rates in Wyoming by practice area

Average hourly rates in Wyoming vary by practice area. The table below includes the average hourly rate for attorneys in different practice areas.


Practice Area
Average Hourly Rate
Administrative$231
AppellateCurrently unavailable
BankruptcyCurrently unavailable
Business$278
Civil Litigation$262
Civil Rights and Constitutional LawCurrently unavailable
Collections$265
Commercial Sale of Goods$314
ConstructionCurrently unavailable
Contracts$266
Corporate$352
Criminal$204
Elder Law$291
Employment Labor$402
Family$278
Government$282
ImmigrationCurrently unavailable
InsuranceCurrently unavailable
Intellectual PropertyCurrently unavailable
Juvenile$114
Mediation and ArbitrationCurrently unavailable
Medical MalpracticeCurrently unavailable
OtherCurrently unavailable
Personal Injury$361
Real Estate$299
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
TaxCurrently unavailable
Traffic OffensesCurrently unavailable
Trusts$314
Wills and Estates$273
Worker's Compensation$180

Hourly Rates for Wyoming Law Firms

  • Not adjusted for cost of living is $281/hour

    The average hourly rate for Wyoming law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is $281. The average hourly rate for Wyoming lawyers is $309 and the average for non-lawyers is $140.

    For comparison:

    • District of Columbia has the highest law firm hourly rate at $454, while West Virginia has the lowest law firm hourly rate at $185.
    • District of Columbia has the highest lawyer hourly rates at $490, while West Virginia has the lowest lawyer hourly rate at $196.

  • Adjusted for cost of living is $310/hour

    When it comes to adjusted rates by state (rates reflecting the cost of living in each state), the average hourly rate for Wyoming law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is $310, while the average hourly rate for Wyoming lawyers is $340 and non-lawyers is $154.

    For comparison:

    • Delaware has the highest law firm hourly rate at $421, while West Virginia has the lowest law firm hourly rate at $206.
    • Delaware has the highest lawyer hourly rates at $475, while Alaska has the lowest lawyer hourly rate at $218.

Wyoming's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.

  • Utilization rate 32%

    How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. The national average utilization rate was 37%.

    For comparison: Nebraska has the highest utilization rate for law firms at 46%, while Arkansas has the lowest utilization rate for law firms at 29%.

  • Realization rate 92%

    How much revenue–generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. The national average realization rate was 86%.

    For comparison: Idaho has the highest realization rate for law firms at 95%, while West Virginia has the lowest realization rate for law firms at 74%.

  • Collection rate 96%

    How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm. The national average collection rate was 93%.

    For comparison: Delaware has the highest collection rate for law firms at 97%, while Arkansas has the lowest collection rate for law firms at 87%.

Wyoming’s Rates Over the Last Five Reports

Lawyer Rates

Legal Trends Report
Hourly Rate
Adjusted Hourly Rate
2025 Legal Trends Report$309$340
2024 Legal Trends Report$290$315
2023 Legal Trends Report$241$263
2022 Legal Trends Report$266$277
2021 Legal Trends Report$257$267

Law Firm Rates

Legal Trends Report
Hourly Rate
Adjusted Hourly Rate
2025 Legal Trends Report$281$310
2024 Legal Trends Report$266$289
2023 Legal Trends Report$224$245
2022 Legal Trends Report$246$255
2021 Legal Trends Report$238$247

Non-Lawyer Hourly Rates

Legal Trends Report
Hourly Rate
Adjusted Hourly Rate
2025 Legal Trends Report$140$154
2024 Legal Trends Report$128$139
2023 Legal Trends Report$145$158
2022 Legal Trends Report$124$129
2021 Legal Trends Report$134$139
  • About Clio’s Hourly Rate Data for Lawyers (Updated 2025)

    Clio's Hourly Rate Data is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals. Each year, this data is analyzed and published within the Legal Trends Report, which provides ongoing, in-depth research into the most pressing issues faced by legal professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Wyoming?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Wyoming is between $402 and $114 per hour, with the average being $309.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Wyoming?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Wyoming is $278 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Wyoming?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Wyoming is $262 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Wyoming?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Wyoming is $204 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Wyoming?

Employment Labor attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Wyoming, earning $402 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Wyoming?

Juvenile attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Wyoming, earning $114 per hour on average.