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Average salary by job family in Cheyenne
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $115,430 |
|---|---|
| Management | $113,820 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $100,720 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $95,060 |
| Legal | $83,130 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,950 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,220 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,160 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,630 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,760 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,570 |
| Protective Service | $60,380 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,870 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $52,940 |
| Production | $52,130 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,170 |
| Sales and Related | $46,880 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,160 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,410 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,980 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,480 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,090 |
Highest-paying jobs in Cheyenne
- Physicians, All Other$314,810
- Dentists, General$180,490
- Marketing Managers$169,440
- Pharmacists$144,340
- Nurse Practitioners$133,470
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$132,390
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$129,760
- Physician Assistants$129,270
- Financial Managers$126,300
- Sales Managers$122,500
Most common jobs in Cheyenne and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,720 | $49,190 | $46,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,530 | $35,890 | $34,070 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,260 | $28,520 | $28,720 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,140 | $116,160 | $97,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,130 | $97,920 | $94,540 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,070 | $44,720 | $42,340 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,060 | $68,250 | $63,540 |
| Cashiers | 950 | $33,240 | $33,890 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 860 | $36,380 | $35,640 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 750 | $34,000 | $35,740 |
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Cost of living in Cheyenne
Prices in the Cheyenne area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,080 therefore buys what $65,374 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $390,859, 5.0 times the median household income of $77,884.
$390,859typical home value
$77,884median household income
96.5BEA price parity
100,661metro population
Take-home pay in Cheyenne
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,290 | $32,142 | $2,679 |
| Median wage | $51,540 | $43,592 | $3,633 |
| Average wage | $63,080 | $52,865 | $4,405 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,000 | $61,593 | $5,133 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Cheyenne
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical16 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$315K
- Dentists, General$180K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Nurse Practitioners$133K
- Physician Assistants$129K
- Registered Nurses$98K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Pharmacy Technicians$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
Management18 jobs
- Marketing Managers$169K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$132K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$130K
- Financial Managers$126K
- Sales Managers$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Managers, All Other$120K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$116K
- Human Resources Managers$115K
- Natural Sciences Managers$114K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$107K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Lodging Managers$72K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$69K
- Food Service Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Legal3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations16 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Personal Financial Advisors$92K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Logisticians$87K
- Cost Estimators$86K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Budget Analysts$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Loan Officers$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$64K
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair13 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$73K
- Electricians$70K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$60K
- Sheet Metal Workers$59K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Carpenters$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$52K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$50K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Construction Laborers$46K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$94K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$58K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Protective Service2 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$80K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$68K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$60K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Driver/Sales Workers$31K
Production8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Bakers$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$121K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Insurance Sales Agents$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$32K
- Bartenders$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
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Salary in Cheyenne: questions
What is a good salary in Cheyenne?
Half of all workers in the Cheyenne metro earn less than $51,540 and the average is $63,080. Earning more than $75,000 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Cheyenne to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $68,268, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Cheyenne?
Physicians, All Other ($314,810), Dentists, General ($180,490), Marketing Managers ($169,440).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Cheyenne, WY (16940), all occupations and 219 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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