Where state taxes goWyoming, fiscal 2023
Where do my state taxes go in Wyoming?
Of every dollar Wyoming's state government spends, 35¢ goes to education and 19¢ to public welfare.$5.8 billion of general spending in fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023): $9,929 per resident, 13th highest of the 50 states. 46% of the money came from the federal government.
Where the money goes
General spending rose 1.1% on fiscal 2022 ($5.7 billion). The table under the chart has each function per resident, its rank and its change.
Education and public welfare take 54% of Wyoming's spending
State government general expenditure by function, fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023). Small print: the share in all 50 states combined.
| Function | Spending | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Education 32% in all states | $2.0B | 35.1% |
| Public welfare 36% in all states | $1.1B | 19.1% |
| Other 9% in all states | $752.0M | 13.0% |
| Highways 6% in all states | $704.8M | 12.1% |
| Public health 3% in all states | $359.1M | 6.2% |
| Government administration 4% in all states | $338.0M | 5.8% |
| Natural resources 1% in all states | $245.6M | 4.2% |
| Prisons and corrections 2% in all states | $138.4M | 2.4% |
| State police 1% in all states | $53.9M | 0.9% |
| Interest on debt 1% in all states | $33.1M | 0.6% |
| Parks and recreation 0% in all states | $29.6M | 0.5% |
| Hospitals 5% in all states | $2.9M | 0.0% |
Per resident, rank and change for every function
| Function | Wyoming per resident | All states per resident | Rank (1 = most) | Change since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $3,483 | $2,787 | 10 of 50 | -8% |
| Public welfare | $1,901 | $3,193 | 45 of 50 | +10% |
| Hospitals | $5 | $408 | 49 of 50 | +2% |
| Public health | $614 | $288 | 3 of 50 | -6% |
| Highways | $1,205 | $534 | 3 of 50 | +25% |
| State police | $92 | $74 | 15 of 50 | +19% |
| Prisons and corrections | $237 | $197 | 13 of 50 | +2% |
| Natural resources | $420 | $112 | 2 of 50 | +2% |
| Parks and recreation | $51 | $29 | 12 of 50 | +0% |
| Government administration | $578 | $321 | 7 of 50 | +11% |
| Interest on debt | $57 | $109 | 39 of 50 | +10% |
| Other | $1,286 | $782 | 9 of 50 | -5% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, 2023.
On your state tax bill
Your state taxes split in proportion to Wyoming's 2023 general spending. State spending is funded by taxes, federal funds and fees together, so this shows how a tax dollar divides, not which dollar pays for what.
| Goes to | Of $1,000 | Of $2,500 | Of $5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $351 | $877 | $1,754 |
| Public welfare | $191 | $479 | $957 |
| Other | $130 | $324 | $648 |
| Highways | $121 | $304 | $607 |
| Public health | $62 | $155 | $309 |
| Everything else | $145 | $362 | $725 |
Where the money comes from
The Census Bureau records no individual income tax revenue for Wyoming in fiscal 2023; its largest tax was the general sales tax ($1.3 billion).
Federal funds are Wyoming's largest source of general revenue
State government general revenue by source, fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023)
| Source | Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Federal funds | $3.8B | 46.2% |
| General sales tax | $1.3B | 15.8% |
| Other taxes (severance, estate and others) | $1.2B | 14.1% |
| Interest, lottery and other | $742.3M | 9.1% |
| Property tax | $477.0M | 5.8% |
| Charges and fees (tuition, hospitals, tolls) | $318.7M | 3.9% |
| Licenses (vehicles, businesses, hunting) | $219.4M | 2.7% |
| Selective sales taxes (fuel, tobacco, alcohol, insurance) | $198.6M | 2.4% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, 2023.
Federal money and Wyoming
Federal taxes paid by Wyoming residents and businesses: how much federal tax Wyoming pays. Federal spending in the state: federal money in Wyoming. For federal taxes, see where your federal taxes go.
Questions and answers
- Where do my state taxes go in Wyoming?
- Of every dollar Wyoming's state government spent in fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023), 35¢ went to education, 19¢ to public welfare and 13¢ to other purposes. Total general spending was $5.8 billion.
- How much does Wyoming spend per person?
- $9,929 per resident in fiscal 2023, 13th highest of the 50 states (all states together: $8,834).
- How much of Wyoming's budget comes from the federal government?
- 46% of general revenue ($3.8 billion) in fiscal 2023 came from the federal government, the largest part for Medicaid. By that share Wyoming ranks 4th of the 50 states (1st = most reliant). Taxes were 41%.
- Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
- The Census Bureau records no individual income tax revenue for Wyoming in fiscal 2023; its largest tax was the general sales tax ($1.3 billion).
- How much does Wyoming spend on education and Medicaid?
- Education $2.0 billion (35%) and public welfare, mostly Medicaid, $1.1 billion (19%) in fiscal 2023. Education spending includes aid to local school districts, which then add their own property-tax money.
- How much debt does Wyoming's state government have?
- $1.3 billion at the end of fiscal 2023, $2,155 per resident. Local governments' debt is separate.
Other states
- Colorado$7,272 per resident
- Montana$7,636 per resident
- Nevada$7,388 per resident
- South Dakota$7,131 per resident
- Idaho$7,235 per resident
- Iowa$8,415 per resident
Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, "ASFIN State Totals" tables for 2022 and 2023 (Last Revised: September 16, 2025). Thousands of dollars in the source. Public domain.
- General expenditure is the state government's spending excluding its utilities, liquor stores and insurance trust funds (state employee pensions and unemployment benefits). It includes aid passed to local governments.
- Fiscal years end on 30 June in 46 states; New York (31 March), Texas (31 August), and Alabama and Michigan (30 September) differ.
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 estimates, July 2023.