SOC 35-2014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Restaurant — Wyoming
Wyoming · 2 metro areas compared
At $36,830, median pay for Cooks, Restaurant in Wyoming tracks the national median of $37,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,830, median pay for Cooks, Restaurant in Wyoming tracks the national median of $37,390 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,440 to $43,060.
The area has 2,710 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Wyoming ranks number 26th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cheyenne records the highest median at $35,300. Of the 506 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 452nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,850 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $29,440 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,830 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $43,060 | +15.2% |
| 90th | $52,530 | +40.5% |
| Mean | $37,950 | +1.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wyoming
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $36,830 goes as far as $39,730 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,730US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,830 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,850 to $52,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,710 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cheyenne, at $35,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $36,830, or $17.71 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 $37,390, so pay in Wyoming is 1.5% 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 Wyoming earns more than $52,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,850 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 $35,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,710 jobs in this occupation in Wyoming. 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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