2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Wyoming

Salary Report for Wyoming Social Workers

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Compare Wyoming to U.S.

Wyoming Social Workers earn an average of $50,090 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Wyoming	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$24.08	$26.39	-8.75%
Average Annual Salary	$50,090	$54,880	-8.73%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Wyoming, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,880 and $60,510 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,010, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	64	Under $30,680
15%	2 – 4 years	96	$30,680 – $38,880
25%	5 – 9 years	160	$38,880 – $47,320
25%	10 – 14 years	160	$47,320 – $60,510
15%	15 – 20 years	96	$47,320 – $76,010
10%	20+ years	64	Above $76,010

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Wyoming psychologists earn about $54,292 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in Wyoming is 8% less than the national average, which means Wyoming residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $50,090, Wyoming Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($102,660), School Psychologists ($77,490), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($72,900), Psychology Teachers ($70,060), Health Care Social Workers ($62,560), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,840), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,950).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$102,660
School Psychologists	$77,490
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$72,900
Psychology Teachers	$70,060
Health Care Social Workers	$62,560
Substance Abuse Counselors	$61,840
Marriage and Family Therapists	$50,950
Social Workers	$50,090

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Wyoming the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (760), Social Workers (650) and Health Care Social Workers (300).

The three professions in Wyoming needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.6%), Health Care Social Workers (15.4%) and Social Workers (8.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	630	760	20.6%	80
Social Workers	600	650	8.3%	60
Health Care Social Workers	260	300	15.4%	30
Forensic Psychologists	100	100	0%	10
Psychology Teachers	50	50	0%	0

Salaries Ranked by Wyoming Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in Wyoming is $50,090. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Cheyenne ($54,970), Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area ($52,510) and Casper ($47,840).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Cheyenne ($59,006), Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area ($56,983) and Casper ($52,221).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Cheyenne	$54,970	$59,006	$4,036
Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area	$52,510	$56,983	$4,473
Casper	$47,840	$52,221	$4,381
Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area	$44,310	$48,085	$3,775

Salary FAQ for Wyoming Social Workers

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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data