Dentists, General Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $153,680 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $73.89
10th percentile $70,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,240
    25th
    $95,840
    50th (median)
    $153,680

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 197% Median Dentists, General salary is 97% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $172,000
    Casper, WY $127,020
    Wyoming $126,860
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $124,020
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $107,500

    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 Dentists, General make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Cheyenne, WY is $73.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $132.49 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Cheyenne, WY is 11.1% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $70,240 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,840.