Recreation Workers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $30,930 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.87
10th percentile $24,580
90th percentile $48,040
Employed locally 70
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,580
    25th
    $27,340
    50th (median)
    $30,930
    75th
    $36,400
    90th
    $48,040

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Recreation Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $35,200
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $31,200
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $31,200
    Wyoming $31,200
    Casper, WY $29,890

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,760
    Animal Caretakers $32,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $31,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Cheyenne, WY is $14.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.81 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 12.6% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,580 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,340.