Dental Hygienists Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $84,740 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.74
10th percentile $57,740
90th percentile $93,200
Employed locally 100
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,740
    25th
    $77,940
    50th (median)
    $84,740
    75th
    $92,320
    90th
    $93,200

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 109% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $85,310
    Wyoming $82,220
    Casper, WY $81,980
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $81,840
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $77,110

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,000
    Physicians, All Other $342,800
    Pharmacists $138,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,780
    Nurse Practitioners $130,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Cheyenne, WY is $40.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Cheyenne, WY is 10.1% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $57,740 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,940.