Workforce Quality
Laramie residents are above average in many ways, especially in their pursuit of education. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 50% of residents over 25 years of age hold at least a four-year college degree. With the University of Wyoming, Laramie County Community College, and WyoTech all having a strong presence in the community, it ensures the continued education and development of Laramie's citizens.
Major Employers
The following list showcases the largest employers in Albany County. It should be noted that these numbers do not reflect Full-time Equivalents (FTE's) employment numbers.
| Organization | Business Type |
Employment |
| University of Wyoming | Educational | 5,347 |
| Albany County School District | Educational | 598 |
| Albany County Hospital District | Healthcare | 490 |
| City of Laramie |
City Government |
253 |
| Trihydro Corporation | Environmental Consulting | 250 |
| WyoTech |
Educational |
211 |
| ARK Regional Services | Non-Profit | 200 |
| Gem City Bone and Joint, PC |
Healthcare |
149 |
| Mountain Cement | Manufacturing | 134 |
| Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. Inc. | Administrative Services | 117 |
| Albany County | County Government | 104 |
| Altitude ChopeHouse & Brewery / Elmer LoveJoy's | Restaurants | 100 |
| HIS - Hilton Garden Inn Laramie, Inc | Hotel & Conference Center | 99 |
| Mariah TRC Associates, Inc. | Environmental Consulting | 99 |
| Laramie GM Auto Center, Inc. | Auto Dealer | 91 |
| Pine Cone Gift Shop |
Retail |
80 |
| Western Water Consultants, Inc. |
Environmental Consulting |
78 |
| Mountain Woods Furniture, Inc. |
Manufacturing/Retail |
64 |
| Groathouse Constuction, Inc. |
Construction |
60 |
| Brown & Gold, Inc. |
Retail: Clothing |
50 |
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Source: Hoover's Data received from Marketing Research Center, September 2011 |
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Employment by Sector
Wyoming Labor Force Trend's Study and subsequent Employment by Sector report for March 2011 indicates the majority of Laramie's employment base is within the "Educational Services" sector.
| Sector | NAICS |
Employment | Mean Wage |
| TOTAL | 15,120 | $17.79 | |
| Construction |
23 |
590 |
$19.65 |
| Manufacturing | 31-33 |
310 |
$18.51 |
| Wholesale Trade |
42 | 170 |
$18.37 |
| Retail Trade |
44-45 |
1,790 |
$12.84 |
| Trasnportation & Warehousing |
48-49 |
250 |
$19.26 |
| Information |
51 |
90 |
$21.01 |
| Finance & Insurance |
52 |
570 |
$23.17 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing |
53 |
200 |
$11.33 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
54 |
780 |
$24.39 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services |
56 |
370 |
$13.24 |
| Educational Services |
61 |
4,840 |
$24.80 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance |
62 |
1,650 |
$21.17 |
| Arts, Entertainment and Recreation |
71 | 90 |
$10.23 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 72 |
2,010 |
$9.35 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 81 |
520 | $13.90 |
| Public Administration | 92 |
840 |
$23.39 |
| Source: Wyoming Department of Employment, September 2011 |