Veterans' Preference in State Employment
5% advantage for veterans and 10% advantage for disabled veterans (10%+ rating) on state employment scoring.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Wyoming
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Wyoming
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Veterans' Preference in State Employment is a Wyoming employment benefit for veterans, survivors. 5% advantage for veterans and 10% advantage for disabled veterans (10%+ rating) on state employment scoring.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Wyoming residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Wyoming resident for 1+ year prior to application. Honorably discharged veteran. For enhanced preference: 10%+ service-connected disability.
What Veterans' Preference in State Employment covers
Covers
5% (or 5-point) advantage in numerical scoring for veterans and surviving spouses. 10% (or 10-point) advantage for disabled veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability. Applies until an agency reaches 40% veteran employment.
Verified information & sources
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans' Preference in State Employment
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