How much does a Writer make in Cheyenne, WY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Cheyenne, WY is $70,582. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,038 to $79,453, with most professionals earning between $56,169 and $87,529.

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What is a Writer?

A Writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate their ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and essays as well as various reports and news articles that may be of interest to the public. Writers' texts are published across a range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "Writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts – such as songwriter – bu...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Writer in Cheyenne, WY. The base salary for Writer ranges from $63,038 to $79,453 with the average base salary of $70,582. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,939 to $82,754 with the average total cash compensation of $73,040.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,582 $63,038 - $79,453
Bonus $2,458 $1,901 - $3,301
Total Pay $73,040 $64,939 - $82,754
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Laramie, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,353 - $78,590 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Fort Collins, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,870 - $83,022 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Greeley, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,255 - $83,508 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Loveland, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,783 - $82,913 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,765 - $87,932 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,568 - $86,423 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
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About Cheyenne, Wyoming    Cheyenne (/ʃaɪˈæn/ shy-AN or /ʃaɪˈɛn/) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is....More

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