How much a Wyoming workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Wyoming settlements run Wyoming generally does NOT pay lump-sum settlements; PPI by statute cannot be paid as a lump sum and is paid out monthly. There is no typical “settlement” figure.
As a rough scale of total PPI value: at the verified SAMW, a full month pays about 2969 (two-thirds of 4452.87), so a 10% whole-body impairment ≈ 6 months ≈ 17800 total, and a maximum 100% whole-body PPI ≈ 60 months ≈ 178000 total — every case differs and these are illustrative only..
This guide lays out the Wyoming caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Wyoming sources, verified as of June 2026.
Wyoming at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67 (two-thirds of actual monthly earnings; note Wyoming computes benefits MONTHLY, not weekly) |
| Max weekly benefit | 4453 — IMPORTANT: this is the maximum MONTHLY TTD, not weekly. Wyoming caps temporary total disability at the Statewide Average Monthly Wage (SAMW), most recently verified at 4452.87/month. The SAMW is reset QUARTERLY by the Division, so confirm the current 2026 quarter figure at the DWS link below. Weekly-equivalent ≈ 1028. |
| Min weekly benefit | Effectively a floor of 30 percent of the SAMW per month (about 1336/month). TTD is paid at the GREATER of 30% of SAMW or two-thirds of actual monthly earnings. |
| Waiting period | 3 (no benefits for the first 3 days of disability) |
| PPD method | Impairment-rating times months, using WHOLE-BODY impairment. Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) award = (% whole-body impairment per the most recent AMA Guides) x 60 months, paid monthly at two-thirds of the SAMW. A SEPARATE Permanent Partial Disability (PPD / loss-of-earnings) award can be added on top using a labor-market-factor formula. Wyoming does NOT use a scheduled body-part-weeks system. |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Wyoming Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Wyoming?
How much a Wyoming workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Wyoming settlements run Wyoming generally does NOT pay lump-sum settlements; PPI by statute cannot be paid as a lump sum and is paid out monthly. There is no typical “settlement” figure.
As a rough scale of total PPI value: at the verified SAMW, a full month pays about 2969 (two-thirds of 4452.87), so a 10% whole-body impairment ≈ 6 months ≈ 17800 total, and a maximum 100% whole-body PPI ≈ 60 months ≈ 178000 total — every case differs and these are illustrative only..
This guide lays out the Wyoming caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Wyoming sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Wyoming Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Wyoming assigns it a set number of weeks of benefits. Your payout is roughly those weeks multiplied by your impairment rating and your weekly comp rate. Here are the Wyoming figures:
Wyoming body-part values: NONE — Wyoming has no statutory body-part schedule. All permanent partial awards are based on a whole-body (whole-person) impairment percentage rated under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, multiplied by 60 months.
Whole-body / maximum: up to NONE in weeks. The whole-body maximum PPI is 60 MONTHS (a 100% whole-body impairment = 100% x 60 months). The add-on PPD/loss-of-earnings award is built from five labor-market factors capped in months: remaining work-life 14, other-occupation experience 6, education 8.5, career plans 2, age over 40 = 3. weeks.
How Wyoming Calculates Your Payout
The weekly/monthly comp rate derives from the SAMW. TTD = greater of 30% of SAMW or two-thirds of the worker’s actual monthly earnings, but not more than the lesser of 100% of actual earnings or the SAMW. PPI/PPD months are paid at two-thirds of the SAMW for the 12-month period preceding the quarter benefits are first paid. The SAMW changes quarterly.
Permanent disability: Impairment-rating times months, using WHOLE-BODY impairment. Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) award = (% whole-body impairment per the most recent AMA Guides) x 60 months, paid monthly at two-thirds of the SAMW. A SEPARATE Permanent Partial Disability (PPD / loss-of-earnings) award can be added on top using a labor-market-factor formula. Wyoming does NOT use a scheduled body-part-weeks system.
Offsets: Permanent Total Disability and certain benefits are coordinated with Social Security (Social Security disability/retirement offset under federal and Wyoming law). Confirm current offset rules with the Division.
What Settlements Actually Run in Wyoming
Wyoming generally does NOT pay lump-sum settlements; PPI by statute cannot be paid as a lump sum and is paid out monthly. There is no typical “settlement” figure.
As a rough scale of total PPI value: at the verified SAMW, a full month pays about 2969 (two-thirds of 4452.87), so a 10% whole-body impairment ≈ 6 months ≈ 17800 total, and a maximum 100% whole-body PPI ≈ 60 months ≈ 178000 total — every case differs and these are illustrative only.
That said, no two cases are alike — the number that matters is the one your own injury, rating, and wage produce, not a statewide average.
What drives a Wyoming settlement: Whole-body impairment rating (AMA Guides), the worker’s actual monthly wage at injury, the current SAMW, ability/return to work and loss of earning capacity, age, education, work history and career plans, and future medical needs (medical is generally paid separately and is not “settled”).
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Wyoming
A Wyoming workers comp settlement usually has two parts: the wage benefits you are paid while you cannot work, and a lump sum for any permanent damage the injury leaves behind. The wage piece replaces a share of your average weekly wage, up to the state cap shown above.
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The permanent piece is where most of the settlement value lives, and it depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and how the state values that loss.
Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries in Wyoming
Most states, including how Wyoming handles many claims, divide permanent injuries into two buckets. A scheduled loss is a specific body part with a set number of weeks assigned to it, like an arm, hand, or leg. An unscheduled loss affects the body as a whole, like a back or a head injury, and is often worth more because it touches your overall ability to earn.
Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Wyoming settlement rules: Wyoming is one of only four monopolistic state-fund states — all coverage comes from the state Division, not private insurers, and employer-liability coverage is NOT included. Benefits are calculated and paid MONTHLY off the Statewide Average Monthly Wage, which the Division resets every quarter. There is no scheduled body-part chart; all permanent awards run off whole-body AMA impairment ratings.
TTD is capped at a cumulative 24 months per accident (extendable only for extraordinary circumstances). PPI awards cannot be paid as a lump sum. Many claimants confirm the current quarter’s SAMW and their own rating with the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division and a licensed Wyoming attorney before relying on any figure.
Understanding Your Wyoming Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Wyoming workers comp settlement is not random — it follows the state’s own formula. Your average weekly wage sets your benefit rate, the body part and impairment rating set the number of weeks, and the state cap sets the ceiling. Put together, those pieces are what a Wyoming workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Wyoming workers comp settlement is unclear, the calculator below gives a quick estimate and your state board can confirm the current caps and the body-part schedule.
Got a settlement offer? Before you accept, it helps to know what your Wyoming case may really be worth. An attorney can review the offer, often at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a workers’ comp settlement in Wyoming?
There is no single average — a Wyoming settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run Wyoming generally does NOT pay lump-sum settlements; PPI by statute cannot be paid as a lump sum and is paid out monthly. There is no typical “settlement” figure.
As a rough scale of total PPI value: at the verified SAMW, a full month pays about 2969 (two-thirds of 4452.87), so a 10% whole-body impairment ≈ 6 months ≈ 17800 total, and a maximum 100% whole-body PPI ≈ 60 months ≈ 178000 total — every case differs and these are illustrative only.. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Wyoming workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Wyoming generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $4453 — IMPORTANT: this is the maximum MONTHLY TTD, not weekly. Wyoming caps temporary total disability at the Statewide Average Monthly Wage (SAMW), most recently verified at 4452.87/month. The SAMW is reset QUARTERLY by the Division, so confirm the current 2026 quarter figure at the DWS link below.
Weekly-equivalent ≈ 1028./week), then adds a permanent-disability amount based on the body part and your impairment rating. The state’s body-part schedule sets the number of weeks.
Do I need a lawyer to settle my Wyoming workers’ comp case?
Not always, but for a serious injury, a denied claim, or a settlement offer you are unsure about, many claimants talk to a workers’ comp attorney first — the consultation is usually free and represented claimants often recover more.
Official Wyoming Sources & Resources
- Wyoming Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Workers’ Compensation Division: https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/workers-compensation/
- Wyoming Workers’ Comp Statute: https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-27/chapter-14/article-4/section-27-14-405/
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Wyoming workers comp settlement figures were last verified against official sources in June 2026. State benefit caps change every year — confirm the current figure with your state workers’-comp board or a licensed attorney before you rely on it.
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.
Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.