How much does a cook make in Wyoming?
$36,940a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Wyoming. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $36,940Highest 10%: $47,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $31,960 | $15.37 | |
| Median | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 90th | $47,830 | $23.00 |
Cities in Wyoming
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Casper, WY | $38,230 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $35,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 26. Montana | $37,150 |
| 27. Wyoming | $36,940 |
| 28. Michigan | $36,870 |
| 29. South Dakota | $36,730 |
| 30. Ohio | $36,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wyoming?
The median hourly pay in Wyoming is $17.76 ($36,940 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wyoming than the national average?
No: $36,940 against $37,450 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wyoming rank for cook pay?
Wyoming ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Wyoming pays cooks the most?
Casper, WY, with a median of $38,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.