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How to Get an Occupational Therapist License in Wyoming (2026)
In brief
OT licensure in Wyoming 2026: OT Compact member, WY Dept of Workforce Services, fast compact privilege, and compensation benchmarks.
Steps at a glance
Check OT Compact eligibility
Wyoming is an OT Compact member. Apply at compact.aota.org for a practice privilege in 1-3 days.
Complete NBCOT certification
Pass the NBCOT OTR exam if not already certified. Scores reported directly to the WY OT Board.
Submit state application and fees
Apply through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services OT Board portal. Fee ~$80.
Verify prior state licensure
Provide license verification from all states where you hold or held an OT license.
Background check
Criminal background check required. Results typically 2-3 weeks.
In this article
Wyoming is an OT Compact member state, giving eligible occupational therapists the fastest path to practice privileges, typically 1-3 days via compact.aota.org instead of 6-12 weeks for full endorsement.
Wyoming OT license at a glance
- Issuing board: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, OT Board
- OT Compact member: Yes
- Application fee: ~$80
- Processing time (compact): 1-3 business days
- Processing time (endorsement): 6-10 weeks
- NBCOT required: Yes
- CEU requirement (renewal): 24 hours per 2-year cycle
Wyoming OT compensation 2026
| Setting | Annual Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Hospital / acute care | $66K-$90K |
| SNF / long-term care | $60K-$82K |
| Outpatient / clinic | $58K-$78K |
| School system | $54K-$72K |
| Home health | $62K-$88K |
Where OT demand is highest in Wyoming
- Casper: Wyoming Medical Center, Banner Health Wyoming
- Cheyenne: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, United Medical Center
- Laramie: Ivinson Memorial Hospital, University of Wyoming Health Services
- Jackson: St. John's Medical Center
Bottom line
Wyoming is a small market but OT Compact membership and a $80 license fee make it an easy state to add. Wyoming Medical Center and Banner Health anchor Casper. No state income tax is an additional draw for traveling OTs.
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