How much does a food preparation worker make in Wyoming?
$36,110a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Wyoming. That is $17.36 an hour or $3,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.36
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $36,110Highest 10%: $46,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| Median | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| 75th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 90th | $46,590 | $22.40 |
Cities in Wyoming
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cheyenne, WY | $35,930 |
| Casper, WY | $34,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 10. Arizona | $36,750 |
| 11. Connecticut | $36,650 |
| 12. Vermont | $36,550 |
| 13. Wyoming | $36,110 |
| 14. Maine | $36,030 |
| 15. Delaware | $35,930 |
| 16. Florida | $35,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Wyoming?
The median hourly pay in Wyoming is $17.36 ($36,110 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Wyoming than the national average?
Yes: $36,110 against $35,320 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wyoming rank for food preparation worker pay?
Wyoming ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Wyoming pays food preparation workers the most?
Cheyenne, WY, with a median of $35,930 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.