Security Guards Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $36,540 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $30,650
90th percentile $53,340
Employed locally 210
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,650
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $48,620
    90th
    $53,340

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 47% Median Security Guards salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,890
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,210
    Wyoming $36,330
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $35,760
    Casper, WY $35,400

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$65,150
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$90,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,350
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$74,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Cheyenne, WY is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Cheyenne, WY is 4.8% below the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,650 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.