How much does a cook make in Cheyenne?
$29,470a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Cheyenne, WY metro area. That is $14.17 an hour or $2,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.17
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,100Median: $29,470Highest 10%: $35,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,100 | $10.14 | |
| 25th | $25,300 | $12.16 | |
| Median | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 75th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| 90th | $35,950 | $17.28 |
Other cities in Wyoming
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Cheyenne
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,930 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
| Cook | $35,300 |
| Food Server | $33,960 |
| Dishwasher | $29,370 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,720 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $26,790 |
| Host and Hostess | $22,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Cheyenne?
The median hourly pay in the Cheyenne, WY metro area is $14.17 ($29,470 a year).
Do cooks make more in Cheyenne than the national average?
No: $29,470 against $30,890 nationally, 5% less.
How does Cheyenne compare with the rest of Wyoming?
The median in Wyoming is $28,950, so Cheyenne pays 2% more.
Where does Cheyenne rank for cook pay?
142 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Cheyenne?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,950 or more.
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.