Firefighters Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $65,150 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.32
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $69,730
Employed locally 100
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $46,630
    50th (median)
    $65,150
    75th
    $69,730
    90th
    $69,730

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 84% Median Firefighters salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $55,410
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,850
    Wyoming $51,850
    Casper, WY $47,320

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,540
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,350
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $74,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Cheyenne, WY is $31.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.52 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Cheyenne, WY is 9.4% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,630.