SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Cheyenne
Cheyenne, WY · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Cheyenne, WY is $29,090 a year, trailing the national median of $33,980 by 14.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Cheyenne, WY is $29,090 a year, trailing the national median of $33,980 by 14.4%. Half of workers earn between $22,360 and $32,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $20,510 and the ninetieth at $35,370.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Casper leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $24,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 210th of 219 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,510 | −39.6% |
| 25th | $22,360 | −34.2% |
| Median (50th) | $29,090 | −14.4% |
| 75th | $32,380 | −4.7% |
| 90th | $35,370 | +4.1% |
| Mean | $29,010 | −14.6% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $24,600 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cheyenne run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $29,090 goes as far as $31,381 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,381US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,090 a year, 14.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,510 to $35,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $24,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Cheyenne, WY?
The median annual wage is $29,090, or $13.99 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 $33,980, so pay in Cheyenne, WY is 14.4% 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 Cheyenne, WY earns more than $35,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,510 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 Casper, at $24,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Cheyenne, 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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