Childcare Workers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $27,530 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.24
10th percentile $18,160
90th percentile $32,450
Employed locally 280
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,160
    25th
    $22,220
    50th (median)
    $27,530
    75th
    $28,730
    90th
    $32,450

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Childcare Workers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $29,780
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $27,650
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $27,560
    Wyoming $27,560
    Casper, WY $26,560

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,760
    Animal Caretakers $32,640
    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 Childcare Workers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Cheyenne, WY is $13.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.62 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 14.1% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,160 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,220.