Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $28,820 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $18,700
90th percentile $34,160
Employed locally 1,310
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,700
    25th
    $22,830
    50th (median)
    $28,820
    75th
    $30,560
    90th
    $34,160

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $29,020
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $28,700
    Wyoming $28,200
    Casper, WY $27,900
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $27,410

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,290
    Bartenders $21,600
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,690
    Food Preparation Workers $34,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Cheyenne, WY is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.19 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 5.4% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,700 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,830.