SOC 51-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers — Cheyenne
Cheyenne, WY · 1 metro areas compared
In Cheyenne, WY the median wage is $29,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cheyenne, WY the median wage is $29,570. That is 15.2% lower than the national median of $34,890. Pay ranges from under $27,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $34,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,630 to $33,330.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Casper records the highest median at $28,920. Of the 219 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 206th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,610 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $27,630 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $29,570 | −15.2% |
| 75th | $33,330 | −4.5% |
| 90th | $34,010 | −2.5% |
| Mean | $30,220 | −13.4% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $28,920 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cheyenne run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $29,570 goes as far as $31,899 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,899US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,570 a year, 15.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,610 to $34,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $28,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Cheyenne, WY?
The median annual wage is $29,570, or $14.22 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 $34,890, so pay in Cheyenne, WY is 15.2% 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 $34,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,610 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 $28,920 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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