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 was provided by the Wyoming Market Research Center and contains data from Dun & Bradstreet. It should be noted that these numbers do not reflect Full-time Equivalents (FTE's) but total employment.
| Organization | Business Type |
Employment |
| University of Wyoming | Educational | 5237 |
| Albany County School District | Educational | 513 |
| Albany County Hospital District | Healthcare | 490 |
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Department Store Retail | 400 |
| City of Laramie | City Government | 304 |
| Petro Stopping Center | Filling Stations | 300 |
| WyoTech | Educational | 250 |
| Albany County | County Government | 247 |
| ARK Regional Services | Non-Profit | 200 |
| Trihydro Corporation | Environmental Consulting | 172 |
| Mountain Cement Co. | Manufacturing | 121 |
| Altitude Chophouse & Brewery | Restaurant | 100 |
| Brown & Gold Inc. | Retail | 100 |
| New Albertson's Inc. | Retail: Groceries | 100 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Laramie Inc. | Hotel/Motel Operations | 99 |
| Kmart Corporation | Department Store Retail | 93 |
| Laramie GM Auto Center Inc. | Auto Dealer | 91 |
| Alsco Inc. | Linen Supply Service | 90 |
| ARK Industries & Rehabilitation | Non-Profit | 80 |
| Pine Cone Gift Shop | Retail: Gifts/Novelties | 80 |
| First National Bank of Wyoming | Commercial Banking | 78 |
| Safeway Inc. | Retail: Groceries | 75 |
| Union Pacific Railroad Co Inc. | Railroad Line-Haul Operator | 75 |
| High Country Home Health Inc. | Home Healthcare Services | 75 |
| Gem City Bone & Joint, PC | Healthcare | 74 |
October 2009
Employment by Sector
Wyoming Labor Force Trend's Study and subsequent Employment by Sector report for September 2009 indicates the majority of Laramie's employment base is within the Office and Administrative sector.
| Sector | Establishments | Employment | Mean Wage |
| TOTAL | 274 | 14,470 | $18.05 |
| Farming, Fishing, Forestry | 4 |
30 |
$14.54 |
| Construction and Extraction | 30 | 670 |
$18.69 |
| Management | 109 | 890 | $34.46 |
| Business & Financial Operations |
40 | 390 |
$21.24 |
| Computer & Mathematical | 28 |
280 |
$25.29 |
| Architecture & Engineering |
16 |
310 |
$26.96 |
| Life, Physical & Social Sciences |
35 |
570 |
$23.99 |
| Community & Social Services |
15 |
300 |
$16.94 |
| Legal |
8 |
70 |
$28.26 |
| Education, Training & Library |
14 |
1,830 |
$25.17 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media |
20 | 220 |
$21.21 |
| Healthcare Practitioners & Technical |
33 |
680 |
$12.99 |
| Healthcare Support | 33 | 260 | $12.99 |
| Protective Services | 10 | 220 | $20.32 |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 41 | 1,990 | $8.80 |
| Building, Grounds Maintenance | 37 | 600 | $12.16 |
| Personal Care & Service | 22 | 280 | $10.56 |
| Sales & Related | 73 | 1,280 | $12.91 |
| Office & Administrative | 143 | 2,140 | $14.18 |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 44 | 400 | $18.64 |
| Production | 32 | 390 | $15.14 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 38 |
680 |
$12.57 |