Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $60,900 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $88,040
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $52,170
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $79,300
    90th
    $88,040

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 78% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,930
    Wyoming $64,790
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $60,460
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,040

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,820
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,290
    Bartenders $21,600
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Cheyenne, WY is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.33 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Cheyenne, WY is 0.1% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,170.