Carpenters Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $53,160 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.56
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 240
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $53,160
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $73,790

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 68% Median Carpenters salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $59,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Wyoming $55,870
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Casper, WY $49,260

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,140
    Electricians $72,520
    Construction Laborers $43,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,600
    Sheet Metal Workers $51,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Cheyenne, WY is $25.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Cheyenne, WY is 10.4% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.