Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Cheyenne, WY

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

Median annual salary $61,790 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,850
90th percentile $74,870
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,850
    25th
    $61,790
    50th (median)
    $61,790
    75th
    $74,870
    90th
    $74,870

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,600
    Wyoming $62,500
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,500
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $61,250

    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,290
    Tutors $64,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Cheyenne?

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

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Cheyenne, WY is 11.2% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,850 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,790.