The three largest of those industries in Wyoming are insurance agencies and brokerages (336 establishments), landscaping and tree services (336), and accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms (326). WETYR buys qualifying Wyoming businesses directly and confidentially, and, with an owner's OK, introduces Wyoming owners to registry buyers whose buy box fits. Owners and buyers then deal directly with their own advisors.
The largest owner-operated industries in Wyoming
Wyoming ranks 46th in the country for insurance agencies and brokerages, with 336 establishments, or $1,500 per $500K of the U.S. total, against 0.2% of the U.S. population. Below are the fifteen largest categories in Wyoming.
| Industry | Establishments | Per 100k residents | Index vs U.S. | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 336 | 58.1 | 1.43 | 46th |
| Landscaping and tree services | 336 | 58.1 | 1.65 | 48th |
| Accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms | 326 | 56.4 | 1.39 | 47th |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 321 | 55.5 | 1.69 | 47th |
| Electrical contractors | 294 | 50.9 | 2.08 | 47th |
| Site preparation and excavation contractors | 274 | 47.4 | 4.04 | 42nd |
| Gas stations with convenience stores | 248 | 42.9 | 1.48 | 47th |
| Childcare centers | 237 | 41.0 | 1.72 | 48th |
| Dental practices | 227 | 39.3 | 0.96 | 50th |
| General auto repair shops | 227 | 39.3 | 1.56 | 48th |
| Commercial cleaning and janitorial services | 213 | 36.9 | 1.85 | 48th |
| Physical therapy clinics | 154 | 26.6 | 1.78 | 47th |
| IT services and computer systems design | 125 | 21.6 | 1.28 | 44th |
| Local general freight trucking | 111 | 19.2 | 1.43 | 43rd |
| Veterinary practices | 106 | 18.3 | 1.86 | 44th |
Where Wyoming is over and under the national average
Per resident, Wyoming runs heaviest in site preparation and excavation contractors (274 establishments, index 4.04, 42nd nationally by count); electrical contractors (294 establishments, index 2.08, 47th nationally by count); veterinary practices (106 establishments, index 1.86, 44th nationally by count). That top index of 4.04 means 304% more site preparation and excavation contractors per Wyoming resident than the U.S. average. Concentration like that usually points to an established local operator base.
At the other end, Wyoming is thinnest in pool, building and dwelling services (index 0.45) and pharmacies and drug stores (index 0.54). Thin categories cut both ways: fewer local competitors for an operator, but fewer comparable transactions when a buyer prices a deal.
Wyoming counties with the most owner-operated businesses
| County or area | Establishments | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie County | 647 | $76,282 | $295,800 |
| Natrona County | 620 | $69,104 | $247,600 |
| Teton County | 394 | $108,279 | $1,137,500 |
| Sheridan County | 359 | $68,898 | $342,400 |
| Campbell County | 284 | $93,315 | $247,800 |
| Fremont County | 266 | $60,030 | $236,700 |
| Sweetwater County | 247 | $79,375 | $240,300 |
| Park County | 220 | $66,754 | $329,500 |
| Lincoln County | 206 | $83,033 | $325,500 |
| Albany County | 187 | $55,887 | $291,500 |
Laramie County, Natrona County, Teton County hold 39% of the 4,206 tracked establishments across 22 Wyoming counties or areas. Median household income runs from $55,887 in Albany County to $108,279 in Teton County (1.9x), and that gap shows up in what customers pay.
Wyoming metro markets
Wyoming has no metro large enough for a dedicated WETYR city page, so this page and the statewide industry pages below cover the whole state, from the largest towns to rural operators.
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Wyoming business sale FAQ
How many small businesses are in the industries WETYR buys in Wyoming?
U.S. Census County Business Patterns counts about 4,206 establishments in Wyoming across the 36 owner-operated industries WETYR tracks, 49th among the 50 states. With roughly 577,929 residents, that works out to 72.8 establishments per 10,000 people versus 50.1 nationally. Wyoming holds 0.25% of the U.S. total in these industries and 0.17% of the population.
Which industries are most common in Wyoming?
By establishment count the largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (336), landscaping and tree services (336), and accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms (326). Insurance agencies and brokerages alone makes up $40,000 per $500K of the state's tracked total. Relative to population, Wyoming is most concentrated in site preparation and excavation contractors, electrical contractors and veterinary practices.
Does Wyoming tax the gain when I sell my business?
Wyoming has no state personal income tax, so an individual owner generally owes no state personal income tax on the gain from a sale. Entity-level state taxes, such as franchise or excise taxes, can still apply depending on how the business is organized, and federal capital gains and depreciation recapture apply as usual. Confirm the after-tax number with a Wyoming CPA before you sign a letter of intent.
Where in Wyoming are most of these businesses located?
Laramie County leads with about 647 tracked establishments, followed by Natrona County (620) and Teton County (394). Together the top three hold 39% of the state total. Median household income in Laramie County is $76,282 and the median home value is $295,800. The smallest tracked area is Hot Springs County with 23.
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Sources
Census County Business Patterns (employer establishments, NAICS 2017); American Community Survey 5-year. Ranks and indexes: WETYR calculations, 50 states.