How to Become a Culinary Professional in Wyoming (2026)

Q: How much do culinary professionals earn in Wyoming?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), culinary professionals in Wyoming earned a median annual wage of approximately $36,830.

Q: What is the job outlook for culinary professionals in Wyoming?

Wyoming currently employs approximately 2,710 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 14.9% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Wyoming chefs and head cooks earn a median annual wage of $73,170 ($35.18/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 240 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 17.1% above the national median of $62,470 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $73,170 ($35.18/hr)
25th percentile: $62,100 per year
75th percentile: $83,700 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $98,580 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $48,460 per year
Workers employed in Wyoming: 240
Versus national median: 17.1% above the U.S. median of $62,470
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.67 - this occupation is less concentrated in Wyoming than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Wyoming employs about 2,710 culinary professionals earning a median $36,830 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Most culinary professionals train through an approved program before entering the field in Wyoming.

Compare Culinary Professional Schools in Wyoming

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Bridgerland Technical College	73.8	Contact school for pricing	$42,070	Not reported	Yes*	264 mi
2	Laramie County Community College	67.1	Contact school for pricing	$49,818	Not reported	Yes*	135 mi
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3	Red Rocks Community College	64.2	Contact school for pricing	$62,695	35%	Yes*	203 mi
4	Northern Wyoming Community College District	60.3	Contact school for pricing	$51,958	Not reported	Yes*	167 mi
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5	Uintah Basin Technical College	59.7	Contact school for pricing	$64,652	89%	—	220 mi
6	Colorado Mesa University	56.7	Contact school for pricing	$58,601	41%	Yes*	247 mi
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7	Pickens Technical College	55.0	Contact school for pricing	$44,693	68%	—	211 mi
8	Colorado Mountain College	52.3	$2,616 - $14,799	$55,406	27%	Yes*	198 mi
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9	Central Wyoming College	48.5	Contact school for pricing	$43,068	Not reported	Yes*	95 mi
10	Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder	37.4	Contact school for pricing	$36,127	47%	—	184 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Wyoming employs approximately 2,710 culinary professionals according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $36,830 ¹. Nationally, culinary professional employment is projected to grow 14.9% from 2024 to 2034, with about 250,700 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Culinary Professional in Wyoming, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school or community college
Typical timeline: varies by program; confirm with the school
Median wage (Wyoming): $36,830 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Culinary Professional in Wyoming

How to become a Culinary Professional in Wyoming? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for culinary professionals in Wyoming.

How long does it take? culinary professional training length in Wyoming varies by program. Confirm current requirements with the school and the state board before you enroll.

What do culinary professionals earn in Wyoming? The median annual wage for culinary professionals in Wyoming is $36,830 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $27,850 and experienced professionals can earn $52,530 or more ¹.

How to Become a Culinary Professional in Wyoming

Finish high school or earn a GED. Most Wyoming training programs require a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
Complete an approved training program. Enroll in an approved culinary professional program in Wyoming that combines classroom instruction with supervised practice.
Gain supervised work experience. Build documented on-the-job hours under a qualified supervisor; confirm the exact total currently required with the licensing board.
Meet state and employer requirements. Confirm any registration, certification, or employer requirements that apply to culinary professionals in Wyoming before you start working.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Culinary Professional Wages by Metro Area in Wyoming

Chefs and Head Cooks Wages by Metro Area in Wyoming

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), chefs and head cooks wages in Wyoming vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	6,400	$39,498	$40,252	$31,521	$50,165
Casper	420	$35,444	$36,067	$28,482	$46,171
Cheyenne	400	$35,523	$36,878	$28,428	$49,243

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for culinary professionals in Wyoming? Wyoming currently employs approximately 2,710 culinary professionals ¹. Nationally, culinary professional employment is projected to grow 14.9% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Wyoming? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Wyoming.

How much do culinary professionals earn in Wyoming compared to the national average? The median annual wage for culinary professionals in Wyoming is $36,830, which matches the national median according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)