Sheridan’s workforce is stable, with an average age of 41.5. The workforce is characterized by a mature, stable population with a strong work ethic and low unemployment rate.
Approximately 16.83% of Sheridan’s workforce has obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher, with 88.15% having a high school diploma. Many of Sheridan’s labor force is under employed.
Workforce Availability
| Labor Force September 2016 |
Employment September 2016 |
Unemployment September 2016 |
Unemployment Rate September 2016 | |
|
Sheridan County |
16,192 |
15,583 |
609 |
3.8 |
|
Statewide |
300,970 |
286,995 |
13,975 |
4.6 |
**Source: Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services, November 2016
Sheridan County Workforce Earnings
| Mean Wage | 10th Pct | 25th Pct | Median Wage | 75th Pct | 90th Pct | |
| Sheridan County | 45,511 | 20,584 | 27,031 | 37,664 | 55,058 | 75,471 |
| State of Wyoming | 46,199 | 19,361 | 26,125 | 38,843 | 58,706 | 78,488 |
**Source: Wyoming Dept of Workforce Services, September 2015.