Wyoming Masonry License Requirements (2026)

Wyoming’s current state materials do not identify a statewide masonry-contractor credential. Instead, a city, county, town, or other local government may license contractors for work in its jurisdiction. Confirm the project authority’s license, qualified-supervisor, insurance, permit, and inspection rules before contracting. Construction is listed as extrahazardous employment under Wyoming workers’ compensation law, so address Department of Workforce Services registration and coverage before work begins.

Who Issues the Wyoming Masonry License?

Wyoming regulates masonry work through the scope-specific and local rules described below under Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-1101 (local contractor-license reciprocity); Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-108 (construction as extrahazardous employment); whether a credential applies depends on the work scope and conditions explained there. Local governments may issue contractor licenses and administer local permits. Cheyenne is one current example: its Building Permitting & Licensing Division administers construction permits and contractor licensing within the city. The Department of Workforce Services determines workers’ compensation registration and coverage.

Official portal: cheyennecity.org
Address: Project-specific city, county, town, or other local government
Phone: Contact the project jurisdiction

Wyoming Masonry License Eligibility Requirements

This guide does not establish a minimum applicant age; confirm any age requirement with the issuing authority. Check the current application for identification and tax-number requirements. There is no statewide masonry-license application. The project jurisdiction sets any local licensing requirements; ask it how an out-of-state business or contractor should apply.

Good moral character

There is no statewide masonry-licensing character standard. Local authorities may set application and good-standing requirements.

Background investigation

There is no statewide masonry-license background-check requirement. Verify any local requirement directly with the project jurisdiction.

How Much Experience Do You Need for a Wyoming Masonry License?

There is no statewide masonry experience requirement. A local licensing authority may establish qualifications for its license or qualified supervisor.

Education substitution

There is no statewide substitution rule; verify local qualification standards before applying.

Wyoming Masonry Exam Requirements

No statewide examination is specified for this pathway. The controlling process is: There is no statewide masonry exam. A local authority may set its own qualification or examination rules.

Examination fee: $0 statewide masonry examination fee identified; local examination charges, if any, are set by the project jurisdiction.

Retake policy: There is no statewide masonry examination retake rule. Confirm the local rule if an exam is required.

Wyoming Masonry Insurance and Bond Requirements

The cited sources do not require a license surety bond for the Wyoming masonry license, but a permit, contract, or public-works bond can still apply to a given job, so confirm bonding before you bid.

General liability

Wyoming does not publish a single statewide general-liability minimum for masonry contractors. A local licensing authority or project contract may require proof of insurance.

Workers' compensation

Construction (NAICS sector 23) is extrahazardous employment under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-108. DWS says employers subject to the Workers’ Compensation Act must apply for coverage and receive a statement of coverage before beginning work; all employers register so DWS can determine the coverage obligation. Owners and officers are not automatically covered and may elect coverage under DWS rules.

Additional financial requirements

There is no statewide masonry-contractor financial-statement requirement. Verify financial-assurance requirements with the project jurisdiction.

How Much Does a Wyoming Masonry License Cost?

Fee	Amount
Application	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Initial license	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Renewal cycle varies by jurisdiction	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance

To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for Wyoming masonry.

Wyoming Masonry License Renewal and Continuing Education

The Wyoming masonry license has no single statewide renewal cycle; follow the schedule set by the Local AHJ or the local jurisdiction. The cited sources list no separate statewide renewal fee for the Wyoming masonry license. Wyoming does not publish a single statewide masonry-license renewal cycle or fee. Follow the local authority’s current notice and fee schedule.

Continuing education: There is no statewide masonry continuing-education rule. Verify any local renewal or education requirement with the issuing jurisdiction.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Wyoming Masonry License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

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Does Wyoming Accept Out-of-State Masonry Licenses?

Wyoming does not accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for the Wyoming masonry license.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-1101 requires a county, city, town, or other government entity that issues contractor licenses to recognize another Wyoming local license when the statutory conditions are met. The license must be active and in good standing; the accepting jurisdiction may require financial assurance, and the statute requires proof of the appropriate ICC examination or equivalent. This is not blanket permission to work without contacting the accepting jurisdiction.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares published Masonry license requirements by state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

How to Get a Wyoming Masonry License, Step by Step

Identify the project jurisdiction. Contact the city, county, town, or other local government where the masonry work will occur and ask whether its contractor license and building permit apply to the project.
Confirm the local classification and qualifications. Request the authority’s current application, qualified-supervisor, experience, examination, insurance, and fee requirements. Do not assume another city’s class applies.
Register with DWS before work begins. Use DWS’s joint business-registration process so the Department can determine workers’ compensation and unemployment-insurance obligations. Employers subject to the Workers’ Compensation Act need a statement of coverage before work starts.
Prepare local insurance and financial-assurance documents. Provide only the liability, bond, workers’ compensation, or other documents the project authority or contract actually requires.
Apply for the local license or recognition. If you already hold an active Wyoming local contractor license, ask the accepting jurisdiction how it implements § 16-6-1101 reciprocity and what proof it needs.
Obtain permits before starting. Submit the project through the local building-permit process and follow the authority’s inspection instructions.
Maintain local and DWS compliance. Track the jurisdiction’s renewal date and keep DWS reporting and coverage current for the business activity and workforce.

Application Checklist

Have each of these ready before you file with the Local AHJ:

Project jurisdiction identified
Current local licensing and permit requirements confirmed
DWS joint business registration completed and coverage determination obtained
Required local insurance or financial-assurance documents prepared
Local license application or reciprocity request submitted where required
Building permit and inspection requirements confirmed before work begins

Common Filing Mistakes

These are the problems most likely to delay or derail a Wyoming Masonry application, drawn from the instructions of the Local AHJ and the other sources cited on this page.

Treating one city’s requirements as statewide

Wyoming’s local contractor-license framework is jurisdiction-specific. Confirm the rules where the project is located.

Assuming reciprocity is automatic

Section 16-6-1101 has conditions. Obtain the accepting jurisdiction’s instructions and provide the documentation it requires.

Starting construction before DWS coverage is resolved

Construction is listed as extrahazardous employment. Complete DWS registration early so the Department can determine the business’s obligation before work begins.

Using estimates for local fees or insurance limits

Do not rely on generalized dollar amounts. Request the current fee schedule and insurance or financial-assurance requirements from the project authority.

Skipping the local permit process

A contractor license or reciprocal recognition does not replace the project’s building permit and inspection requirements.

Study and Reference Materials

These references are cited in the Wyoming sources for this guide or commonly used to prepare for masonry work; CLR receives no compensation for listing them.

Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-1101 — Contractor licenses; reciprocity; requirements — Wyoming Legislature. Sets conditions for recognition of qualifying contractor licenses issued by Wyoming local governments.
Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-108 — Extrahazardous employment — Wyoming Legislature. Lists construction as extrahazardous employment for workers’ compensation purposes.
DWS New Employers guidance — Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Explains the joint business-registration process and statement-of-coverage requirement for employers subject to the Act.
Local building and contractor-licensing materials — Project jurisdiction. Use the current application, classification, permit, and inspection materials issued by the local authority.

Masonry Pay and Employment in Wyoming

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 230 brickmasons and blockmasons work in Wyoming, earning a median of $60,040 a year ($28.87 an hour). That is 3% below the national median of $62,120, ranking 30th of 50 jurisdictions BLS published. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,640 and the top 10% earn over $77,780. The trade is more concentrated in Wyoming's workforce than nationally (location quotient 2.39), so competition for jobs and for experienced hires tends to be higher.

Brickmasons and Blockmasons wages, Wyoming compared with the United States, May 2025
Measure	Wyoming	United States
Median annual wage	$60,040	$62,120
Median hourly wage	$28.87	$29.87
10th–90th percentile	$49,640–$77,780	$44,820–$100,010
Employment	230	52,550

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 47-2021 (Brickmasons and Blockmasons). Figures cover wage and salary employees and exclude self-employed owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wyoming issue a statewide masonry contractor license?

Wyoming has no statewide masonry-contractor credential. Local governments may issue contractor licenses and administer permits for work in their jurisdictions.

Do I need a local contractor license?

Ask the city, county, town, or other authority where the project is located. For example, Cheyenne administers contractor licensing and construction permits within its city limits; other jurisdictions may use different rules.

Can a Wyoming local contractor license transfer to another Wyoming jurisdiction?

Wyoming’s local-license reciprocity statute can require recognition when its conditions are met, including active good standing and appropriate exam proof. Contact the accepting jurisdiction before relying on the statute.

Is workers’ compensation relevant to masonry work?

Yes. Construction is listed as extrahazardous employment. DWS determines coverage through its registration process, and employers subject to the Act need a statement of coverage before work begins.

Is there a statewide masonry exam or renewal cycle?

There is no statewide masonry exam, fee, or renewal cycle. Local rules control if the project jurisdiction licenses masonry contractors.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-09-04 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-03

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Masonry Licensing in Neighboring States

Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Wyoming's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:

Colorado Masonry License Requirements — Colorado Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Rules
Idaho Masonry License Requirements — Idaho Contractor Registration (Masonry) — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Montana Masonry License Requirements — Montana Construction Contractor License (Masonry)
Nebraska Masonry License Requirements — Nebraska Contractor Registration (Masonry) — Department of Labor
South Dakota Masonry License Requirements — South Dakota Contractor’s Excise Tax License (Masonry)
Utah Masonry License Requirements — Utah S230 Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass & Rain Gutter Contractor License

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