Animal Caretakers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $32,640 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.69
10th percentile $22,680
90th percentile $44,020
Employed locally 120
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,680
    25th
    $28,610
    50th (median)
    $32,640
    75th
    $37,840
    90th
    $44,020

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $29,310
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $29,120
    Wyoming $28,780
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $28,450
    Casper, WY $28,410

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,760
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,170
    Recreation Workers $30,930
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $31,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Cheyenne, WY is $15.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.61 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 2.5% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,680 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,610.