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Medical Assistant Cole Creek Primary Care
Banner Health · Casper, WY
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Medical Assistant jobs in Casper, WY
Pay for medical assistants in the Casper area centers on $19.44 per hour, or about $40,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.98 and the upper quarter over $21.53. That ranks 184th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 170th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Casper. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Casper.
- $19.44median pay per hour, Casper
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 190medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Medical Assistant pay in Casper, WY
The metro median is 3% above the Wyoming statewide median of $18.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 190 medical assistants employed in the Casper metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.56 | $36,520 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.98 | $37,400 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.44 | $40,440 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.53 | $44,780 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.63 | $47,070 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Casper ranks
- 184th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 170th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Casper run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.44 median hour buys what $20.72 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Casper paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$700
- Per year: $34,992
- Per month: $2,916
- Wyoming has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Casper metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Casper
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Casper
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Casper, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center Casper, WY | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Summit Medical Center Casper, WY | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Wyoming Behavioral Institute Casper, WY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Natrona County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Natrona County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 142 mi | $19.06/hr | 65,704 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 171 mi | — | 170,924 |
| Rapid City, SD | 177 mi | $18.66/hr | 79,894 |
| Loveland, CO | 180 mi | — | 81,102 |
| Greeley, CO | 186 mi | — | 114,363 |
| Longmont, CO | 195 mi | — | 99,818 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Wyoming · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Wyoming
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wyoming requires for your role with the Wyoming licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Wyoming does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Casper
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Casper, WY?
Medical Assistants in the Casper metro area have a median pay of $19.44 per hour, about $40,440 a year. The middle half earn between $17.98 and $21.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Casper a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Casper ranks 170th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 184th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Where do medical assistants work in Casper?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Casper, led by Banner Wyoming Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wyoming license to work in Casper as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wyoming requires for your role with the Wyoming licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Casper in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Natrona County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Casper?
The federal per diem benchmark in Casper is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Casper?
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