Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Cheyenne
The median dental assistant earns $46,470 a year in the Cheyenne metro, with the middle half between $38,090 and $49,220.[1]
25th percentile
$38,090
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,470
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,220
Upper end of the middle half
Cheyenne runs about 3% higher than the Wyoming median and ranks 2nd of 2 Wyoming metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Cheyenne pay range vs. Wyoming and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wyoming annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,450 | $35,530 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,090 | $36,460 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,470 | $44,990 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,220 | $48,490 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,160 | $57,110 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,340 | $44,100 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Cheyenne: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Cheyenne?
The median dental assistant salary in the Cheyenne metro area is $46,470, with the middle half earning between $38,090 and $49,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,450 at the 10th percentile to $56,160 at the 90th.
Is Cheyenne higher or lower than the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne runs about 3% higher than the Wyoming state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 2 Wyoming metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cheyenne compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Cheyenne is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Cheyenne area?
BLS estimates 110 dental assistants were employed in the Cheyenne metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.88, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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