Dental Assistants Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $44,660 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $54,590
Employed locally 130
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $44,660
    75th
    $50,050
    90th
    $54,590

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Dental Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $47,840
    Casper, WY $47,130
    Wyoming $42,770
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $42,250
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $42,240

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,970
    Nursing Assistants $46,090
    Medical Assistants $39,640
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,530
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,690
    Physical Therapist Aides $29,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Cheyenne, WY is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Cheyenne, WY is 5.6% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.