Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $72,430 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.82
10th percentile $55,840
90th percentile $84,400
Employed locally 80
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,840
    25th
    $61,910
    50th (median)
    $72,430
    75th
    $84,400
    90th
    $84,400

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 93% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,390
    Grand Island, NE $108,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020

    Nearby metros — Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $87,010
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $68,000
    Wyoming $65,070
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,300
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $52,570

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,430
    Healthcare Social Workers$47,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$118,900
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Cheyenne, WY is $34.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Cheyenne, WY is 11.2% above the national median of $65,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $55,840 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,910.