WY · Cheyenne · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Cheyenne, WY

Pay for registered nurses in the Cheyenne area centers on $48.01 per hour, or about $99,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.75 and the upper quarter over $51.31. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Cheyenne. That ranks 66th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 44th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cheyenne.

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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center · Cheyenne, WY

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Registered Nurse pay in Cheyenne, WY

The metro median is 22% above the Wyoming statewide median of $39.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 registered nurses employed in the Cheyenne metro area, 21.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.68$65,89030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.75$80,60014% below U.S. median
Median$48.01$99,8607% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.31$106,72014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.01$131,06040% above U.S. median

How Cheyenne ranks

  • 66th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 44th of 335 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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 $48.01 median hour buys what $49.76 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$1,728
  • Per year: $86,418
  • Per month: $7,202
  • 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 registered nurse 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 registered nurses.

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fort Collins, CO43 mi—170,924
Greeley, CO49 mi—114,363
Loveland, CO51 mi—81,102
Longmont, CO68 mi—99,818
Boulder, CO80 mi—106,803
Broomfield, CO82 mi—78,323

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License and tax basics in Wyoming

Wyoming is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Wyoming license by endorsement.

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 · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Cheyenne

Cheyenne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Cheyenne, WY?

Registered Nurses in the Cheyenne metro area have a median pay of $48.01 per hour, about $99,860 a year. The middle half earn between $38.75 and $51.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cheyenne a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Cheyenne ranks 44th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 66th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Cheyenne?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Cheyenne. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cheyenne.

Do I need a Wyoming license to work in Cheyenne as a registered nurse?

Wyoming is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Wyoming license by endorsement. 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

  • Monument HealthGillette, WY · 2 postings$33.30/ hr$30–$37
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113

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2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$36.15High$63

4 RN postings with published pay in Wyoming, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse RN Home HealthPermanent
    $79k–$83k/ year
    Enhabit Home Health · Cheyenne, WY · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (Community Living Center)Permanent
    $77k–$147k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Sheridan, WY · posted 2 days ago

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