SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY is $25,470 a year, trailing the national median of $30,890 by 17.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY is $25,470 a year, trailing the national median of $30,890 by 17.5%. Half of workers earn between $21,930 and $42,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,930 and the ninetieth at $42,520.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Cheyenne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $29,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 346th of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,930 | −29.0% |
| 25th | $21,930 | −29.0% |
| Median (50th) | $25,470 | −17.5% |
| 75th | $42,520 | +37.6% |
| 90th | $42,520 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $30,590 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyenne | $29,470 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $25,470 goes as far as $27,476 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$25,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,476US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,470 a year, 17.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,930 to $42,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cheyenne, at $29,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $25,470, or $12.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $30,890, so pay in Western Wyoming, WY is 17.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY earns more than $42,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cheyenne, at $29,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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