Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $41,150 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $64,890
Employed locally 140
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $35,830
    50th (median)
    $41,150
    75th
    $55,270
    90th
    $64,890

    Cheyenne economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $45,600
    Wyoming $42,870
    Casper, WY $42,770
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $41,270
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,080

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72,430
    Healthcare Social Workers$47,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$118,900
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Cheyenne, WY is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Cheyenne, WY is 8.8% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,830.