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 January 2017 |
Employment January 2017 |
Unemployment January 2017 |
Unemployment Rate January 2017 | |
|
Sheridan County |
16,2250 |
15,492 |
758 |
4.7 |
|
Statewide |
301,965 |
287,426 |
14,539 |
4.8 |
**Source: Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services, May 2017
Sheridan County Workforce Earnings
| Mean Wage | 10th Pct | 25th Pct | Median Wage | 75th Pct | 90th Pct | |
| Sheridan County | 45,475 | 20,670 | 26,573 | 37,305 | 53,514 | 77,073 |
| State of Wyoming | 47,652 | 19,945 | 26,878 | 39,388 | 59,753 | 81,175 |
**Source: Wyoming Dept of Workforce Services, March 2017.