Massage Therapist License Requirements in Wyoming
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- No state licensing authority for massage therapists — Wyoming has no state board or agency that licenses massage therapists; some cities and counties (e.g. Cheyenne, Laramie County) issue their own local massage practitioner or establishment permits independently.
How to get licensed
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Meet the prerequisites
Meet the eligibility requirements set by the issuing board. No statewide age, education, or background-check prerequisite is published for massage therapists because Wyoming does not license this occupation at the state level. Requirements for a local city or county permit are set independently by each jurisdiction; a voluntary national certification (e.g. NCBTMB) is available but not state-mandated. [1]
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Complete approved training
Complete the required training. Wyoming has no statewide massage therapist license, so there is no state-specified training-hour requirement. Per massagecompact.org's Wyoming state page, Wyoming must first establish statewide licensure before it can become eligible to join the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) — confirming the state currently has no such licensure framework. Local jurisdictions that require a permit (e.g. Cheyenne, Laramie County) set their own requirements independently, and these are not standardized statewide. [1]
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Submit your application
Submit your application to No state licensing authority for massage therapists — Wyoming has no state board or agency that licenses massage therapists; some cities and counties (e.g. Cheyenne, Laramie County) issue their own local massage practitioner or establishment permits independently.. [1]
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Receive your license
Once your application is approved, No state licensing authority for massage therapists — Wyoming has no state board or agency that licenses massage therapists; some cities and counties (e.g. Cheyenne, Laramie County) issue their own local massage practitioner or establishment permits independently. issues your No statewide license — regulated at the city/county level for Wyoming.
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee [1] | None specified |
| License fee [1] | None specified |
| Renewal fee [1] | None specified |
No statewide application, license, or renewal fee applies because Wyoming does not license massage therapists at the state level. Fees for a local city or county permit (where required) are set independently by each jurisdiction.
Renewal & continuing education
Renewal cycle not specified.
No statewide renewal cycle or continuing-education requirement applies because Wyoming does not license massage therapists at the state level. Any local permit's renewal cycle and CE requirements (if any) are set independently by each jurisdiction.
Reciprocity
No reciprocity or endorsement route was found.
No statewide reciprocity/endorsement process exists because there is no state-issued massage therapist license to endorse into. Per massagecompact.org (checked 2026-07-12), Wyoming is listed as 'Currently Ineligible' for the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) because the compact requires member states to have statewide licensure in place first, which Wyoming does not have.
1 state-approved training provider in Wyoming — browse programs and compare schools on tradecolleges.org.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wyoming require a state massage therapist license?
No. Wyoming is one of the few states with no statewide massage therapist licensing requirement — there is no state board or licensing agency for this occupation.
Do I need a permit to practice massage therapy in Wyoming?
Possibly, depending on where you practice. Some cities and counties, such as Cheyenne and Laramie County, issue their own local massage practitioner or establishment permits with requirements set independently by that jurisdiction.
Can I get any credential to prove my qualifications in Wyoming?
You can pursue voluntary national certification, such as through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), which isn't required by the state but can help demonstrate credibility to employers and clients.
Has Wyoming joined the Interstate Massage Compact?
No, and it currently cannot — massagecompact.org lists Wyoming as 'Currently Ineligible' because the compact requires member states to already have statewide massage therapist licensure in place, which Wyoming does not have.
Sources
- [1] massagecompact.org/states/wyoming — accessed 2026-07-12