Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $48,040 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $68,050
Employed locally 170
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $57,830
    90th
    $68,050

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,850
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $54,540
    Wyoming $49,980
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $49,140
    Casper, WY $46,630

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$98,590
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$60,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Cheyenne, WY is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.35 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Cheyenne, WY is 21.3% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.