Elementary School Teacher / Wyoming
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Wyoming Elementary School Teacher License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Instructs students in grades K-6. Requires state teaching certificate.

What the Wyoming data shows for Elementary School Teachers

Wyoming sets the entry bar for elementary school teachers at board-approved training and a passing score on State Teaching Certification Exam (Praxis or equivalent). A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Wyoming's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Education".

Upfront cost is $47, with renewal running $41 on a 5-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 150 hours of continuing education are due every 5-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states.

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
70/100
Elementary School Teacher · Wyoming

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$47
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$8/yr
$41 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Education
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Teaching Certification Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$47
Renewal Fee
$41
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elementary School Teacher in Wyoming? ▼
In Wyoming, the license path calls for, a passing score on State Teaching Certification Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and a $47 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Elementary School Teacher in Wyoming? ▼
Certification as an elementary school teacher in Wyoming means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Elementary School Teacher license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Elementary School Teacher licenses generally reciprocate as follows: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Elementary School Teacher licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the elementary school teacher licensing process in Wyoming. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elementary School Teacher in Wyoming? ▼
Licensed elementary school teachers in Wyoming must complete 150 hours of continuing education every 5 years. The renewal fee is $41.

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What to do with this elementary school teacher license

Elementary School Teacher in Wyoming, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an elementary school teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Wyoming's elementary school teacher requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Elementary School Teacher in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state elementary school teacher license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Wyoming's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Wyoming overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Wyoming licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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