Virtual receptionist in Cheyenne, WY: cost vs in-house
For this job Cheyenne sits right at the Wyoming figure, with a median of $37,450 a year1. That is about level with the Wyoming statewide median of $37,480, and 1.5% below the US median of $38,010. Among US areas it comes in at #167 of 521. The market is small, about 290 people, 19% of the Wyoming total, so expect few local candidates at a time.
BLS occupation 43-4171, area Cheyenne, WY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Cheyenne against Wyoming and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $29,650 | $37,450 | $49,920 | |
| Wyoming | $28,580 | $37,480 | $49,570 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
Virtual receptionists at the 90th percentile earn $49,920, 1.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 1.7. The middle half of virtual receptionists in Cheyenne earns $33,270–$41,600. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $8,330 wide, against $9,820 across Wyoming and $11,170 nationally: employers in Cheyenne pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a virtual receptionist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,650 | $2,471 | $14.25 | $38,258 |
| 25th percentile | $33,270 | $2,772 | $16.00 | $42,929 |
| Median | $37,450 | $3,121 | $18.00 | $48,323 |
| 75th percentile | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 | $53,677 |
| 90th percentile | $49,920 | $4,160 | $24.00 | $64,413 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $4,180 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $4,150, or about $5,355 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $38,010 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Cheyenne, and the Wyoming statewide median of $37,480 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Cheyenne
At the $37,450 median, a local hire costs about $48,323 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $10,873 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Cheyenne
Virtual receptionists have the lowest median of the 14 roles we track in Cheyenne; project coordinators have the highest, at $93,060.
| Role | Median | vs virtual receptionist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +25.4% | 210 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +21.3% | 40 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +17.7% | 510 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +3.1% | 330 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | this role | 290 |
Measured against the US median, virtual receptionists rank #4 of the 14 roles we track in Cheyenne (-1.5%), between recruiters (-1.5%) and customer support specialists (-1.6%). The typical role here is at -8.4%, so, measured against the US, virtual receptionists cost more in Cheyenne than the area's general pay level would suggest. Virtual receptionists hold 6.9% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Cheyenne, 7.6% across Wyoming and 5.9% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Wyoming
Across the 4 areas of Wyoming with data for this job, the median runs from $36,840 in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area to $37,760 in Casper, a gap of $920 a year. Of the 2 areas in Wyoming with more virtual receptionists than Cheyenne, 1 pays less: the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area ($36,840).
| Area | Median | vs Cheyenne | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | +0.8% | 280 | |
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 540 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | this area | 290 | |
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 430 |
Cheyenne against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Cheyenne is #429 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Wyoming, Rockford and Battle Creek pay just above Cheyenne and North Port-Bradenton and Lewiston just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Cheyenne. Of the three markets with about as many virtual receptionists, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Cheyenne | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | +3.8% | 290 | jobs | |
| Battle Creek, MI | +0.1% | 280 | pay | |
| Rockford, IL | +0.0% | 1,000 | pay | |
| Cheyenne, WY | this area | 290 | ||
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | -0.0% | 2,370 | pay | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -0.1% | 200 | pay | |
| Burlington, NC | -3.3% | 300 | jobs | |
| Mansfield, OH | -11.4% | 290 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual receptionist in Cheyenne, WY?
About $48,323 a year at the median, or $4,027 a month: $37,450 in pay plus about $10,873 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for virtual receptionists in Cheyenne?
The median was $37,450 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,650, the 90th $49,920, and the middle half earned $33,270 to $41,600.
Is Cheyenne cheaper than the rest of Wyoming for virtual receptionists?
About the same: a median of $37,450 against $37,480 statewide. The next area up in Wyoming is the Western Wyoming nonmetro area at $37,490, the next down the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area at $36,840.
How many virtual receptionists work in Cheyenne?
BLS counts about 290 in the May 2025 survey. That is 19% of the Wyoming total of 1,540. Only the Western Wyoming nonmetro area and the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area have more in Wyoming.
Does a virtual receptionist cost more than an administrative assistant in Cheyenne?
No: $1,150 a year less at the median. The medians are $37,450 and $38,600.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4171: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-13.