Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $73,760 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.46
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 50
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $57,600
    50th (median)
    $73,760
    75th
    $88,790
    90th
    $104,330

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 95% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Texas $155,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $84,100
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $74,390
    Wyoming $72,590
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,770

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,960
    Forensic Science Technicians $67,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $64,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Cheyenne, WY is $35.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 25.7% below the national median of $99,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,600.