Civil Engineers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $84,490 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.62
10th percentile $66,120
90th percentile $127,160
Employed locally 230
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,120
    25th
    $74,060
    50th (median)
    $84,490
    75th
    $100,820
    90th
    $127,160

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 108% Median Civil Engineers salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $98,160
    Casper, WY $97,480
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,740
    Wyoming $95,800
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $85,080

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,440
    Mechanical Engineers$117,380
    Engineers, All Other$103,770
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$67,640
    Environmental Engineers$115,740
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$94,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Cheyenne, WY is $40.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.86 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 15.2% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,120 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,060.