Nursing Assistants Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $46,090 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $58,460
Employed locally 460
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $48,180
    90th
    $58,460

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $40,310
    Wyoming $38,360
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,220
    Casper, WY $37,590
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $37,270

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,970
    Medical Assistants$39,640
    Dental Assistants$44,660
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,530
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,690
    Physical Therapist Aides$29,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Cheyenne, WY is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Cheyenne, WY is 16.6% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.