Construction Laborers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $43,620 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $43,620
    75th
    $47,790
    90th
    $55,100

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $48,340
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $45,880
    Wyoming $45,860
    Casper, WY $43,280

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,140
    Electricians $72,520
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,510
    Carpenters $53,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,600
    Sheet Metal Workers $51,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Cheyenne, WY is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.58 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 6.7% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.