Food Preparation Workers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $34,990 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $42,400
Employed locally 190
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $30,560
    50th (median)
    $34,990
    75th
    $39,870
    90th
    $42,400

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $35,260
    Wyoming $34,380
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $34,000
    Casper, WY $33,760
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $32,400

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,820
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Cheyenne, WY is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.25 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 2.3% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,560.