Wyoming Median
$59,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $60,280
State Rank
#22 of 51
200 employed here
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Wyoming?
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers working in Wyoming earn a median salary of $59,310 per year, or about $28.51 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $60,280 for this occupation.
Within Wyoming, entry-level pay starts around $39,650 while the top 10% make $118,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,770 and $83,340 a year.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary range in Wyoming
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,650 | $19.06 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,770 | $23.93 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,310 | $28.51 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $83,340 | $40.07 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $118,900 | $57.16 |
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How Wyoming compares
Wyoming ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other states
New York $79,380California $79,000Connecticut $78,640Minnesota $75,020Maryland $73,580District of Columbia $73,310Vermont $73,210Washington $70,460Oregon $68,210New Jersey $66,590New Mexico $65,640Colorado $65,620Virginia $64,240New Hampshire $63,900Nevada $62,900Massachusetts $62,500Wisconsin $61,860Rhode Island $60,990North Dakota $60,980Michigan $60,830Delaware $60,060Arkansas $58,590North Carolina $58,210Maine $57,050Alaska $56,710Kansas $56,330Hawaii $54,390Idaho $52,520Georgia $52,030Florida $51,590Utah $50,770West Virginia $50,070Illinois $49,960Missouri $49,560Mississippi $48,970South Dakota $48,920Iowa $48,530Indiana $48,300Pennsylvania $48,290Louisiana $47,100Texas $46,630Tennessee $46,500Arizona $46,380Ohio $46,080Montana $45,160Nebraska $43,240Oklahoma $43,120Kentucky $42,570Alabama $41,500South Carolina $39,930
Working as Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wyoming
Nationally, about 133,000 people work as Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Wyoming pay ($59,310) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Wyoming?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Wyoming is $59,310 per year, or about $28.51 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,650 at the entry level to $118,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wyoming pay compare to the national average?
Wyoming pays Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers about 2% less than the national median of $60,280. Wyoming ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wyoming a good state for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,310 a year. About 200 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are employed in Wyoming. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wyoming?
The highest-paying occupations in Wyoming include Surgeon, All Other ($387,880), Physician, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physician ($264,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.