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Food handler card and food safety manager certification requirements in Wyoming. Handler card not required statewide. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Wyoming does not require food handler cards or manager certification statewide. Food handler card is not required statewide, but local jurisdictions may impose their own requirements.
Food Handler / Food Safety Manager
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Handler Card Required
No
Manager Cert Required
N/A
Training Hours
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Card Validity
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Handler Fee
N/A
Manager Exam Fee
Handler Card / Training
Needs verificationWyoming does not require a food handler card statewide. Not required statewide. Manager certification recommended.
Food handler cards certify that food service workers understand basic food safety principles including proper handwashing, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and foodborne illness awareness. Training is typically completed online and takes 2-4 hours.
Certified Food Protection Manager
Mostly verifiedWyoming does not require a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per establishment, though it is strongly recommended.
The Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential demonstrates advanced knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, temperature monitoring, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The exam is proctored and typically takes 2 hours. Most states require at least one CFPM per food establishment.
Regulatory Framework
Mostly verifiedFDA Food Code Version
2017
Based on the FDA Model Food Code
Food Handler Card
Not required statewide
Manager Certification (CFPM)
Not required
Local Jurisdiction Notes
Not required statewide. Manager certification recommended.
The FDA Food Code is a model code published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that provides a scientifically sound framework for food safety regulation. States adopt and adapt this code for their own food safety programs. The most recent version is the 2022 FDA Food Code.
Wyoming follows the FDA Food Code framework for food safety regulation.
Food handler card is not required statewide, but local jurisdictions may impose their own requirements.
There is no interstate compact for food handlers.
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Salary
#33 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Food Preparation Workers (SOC 35-2021)
Entry Level
N/A
25th percentile
Median
$28,600
-7% vs. national avg ($30,600)Experienced
N/A
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
Source: BLS OEWS – Food Preparation Workers (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2022-2032
Projected Growth
+6%
Average GrowthNew Jobs
N/A
over 10 years
Annual Openings
N/A
per year (avg.)
N/A currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2022-2032 (September 2023)
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
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Accessed 2026-03-16
Wyoming does not require a food handler card statewide. All food safety regulation is managed through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.
Requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Always verify current requirements with your state or county health department.