Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $28,290 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $53,750
Employed locally 200
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $28,060
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $36,100
    90th
    $53,750

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 36% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $36,010
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $30,510
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $29,270
    Wyoming $29,250
    Casper, WY $28,340

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,060
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,220
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,000
    Tutors$64,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Cheyenne, WY is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.84 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Cheyenne, WY is 23.8% below the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,060.