WY · Cheyenne · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Cheyenne, WY

Pay for physician assistants in the Cheyenne area centers on $63.37 per hour, or about $131,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.28 and the upper quarter over $76.67. That ranks 124th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 146th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Cheyenne. The free report below lists employers near Cheyenne and what they pay.

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Physician Assistant pay in Cheyenne, WY

The metro median is 1% below the Wyoming statewide median of $64.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 70 physician assistants employed in the Cheyenne metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$48.37$100,61025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.28$114,98014% below U.S. median
Median$63.37$131,8101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.67$159,47020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.64$163,57023% above U.S. median

How Cheyenne ranks

  • 124th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 146th of 301 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Cheyenne

  • Overall prices in Cheyenne run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.37 median hour buys what $65.67 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Cheyenne paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,281
  • Per year: $114,066
  • Per month: $9,505
  • Wyoming has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cheyenne metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Cheyenne

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Cheyenne

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cheyenne, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cheyenne Va Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Laramie County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Laramie County (2 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Denver, CO95 mi—729,019

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License and tax basics in Wyoming

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wyoming requires for your role with the Wyoming licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Wyoming does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Wyoming state guide

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Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Cheyenne, WY?

Physician Assistants in the Cheyenne metro area have a median pay of $63.37 per hour, about $131,810 a year. The middle half earn between $55.28 and $76.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cheyenne a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Cheyenne ranks 146th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 124th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do physician assistants work in Cheyenne?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cheyenne, led by Cheyenne Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wyoming license to work in Cheyenne as a physician assistant?

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wyoming requires for your role with the Wyoming licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Cheyenne in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Laramie County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cheyenne?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cheyenne is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Stanford Children's HealthPalo Alto, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
  • Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareLa Mesa, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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