Lawyers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $98,590 -34.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.40
10th percentile $68,130
90th percentile $157,860
Employed locally 270
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,130
    25th
    $77,280
    50th (median)
    $98,590
    75th
    $136,970
    90th
    $157,860

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 127% Median Lawyers salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $130,810
    Casper, WY $105,520
    Wyoming $100,170
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,150
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $93,010

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,040
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $60,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Cheyenne, WY is $47.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.89 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 34.8% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $68,130 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,280.