Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Casper is 90.
  • Social Workers in Casper earn an average of $47,840 per year or $23.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wyoming Social Workers who work in Casper is 14%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Casper is less than 1%.

Rankings for Casper

  • Ranks #3 in Wyoming for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Wyoming for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #271 in the nation for salary and #292 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #462 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wyoming

Casper Social Workers earn an average of $47,840 or $23.00 per hour which is 4% less than the Wyoming average salary of $50,090.

AverageCasperWyoming% Difference
Hourly Wage$23$24.08-4.49%
Annual Salary$47,840$50,090-4.49%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Casper Social Workers earn an average of $47,840 or $23.00 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCasperU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23$26.39-12.85%
Annual Salary$47,840$54,880-12.83%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Casper earns an average annual salary of $52,221 which compares to the Wyoming average annual salary of $50,090. per year.

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

  • Wyoming average salary is $50,090.
  • Wyoming cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,292.
  • Casper average salary is $47,840.
  • Casper cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,221.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Casper$47,84091.61%$52,221
Wyoming$50,09092.26%$54,292
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Casper, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,880 and $49,370 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,050, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years14$36,750 – $38,880
25%5 – 9 years22$38,880 – $45,620
25%10 – 14 years22$45,620 – $49,370
15%15 – 20 years14$45,620 – $63,050
10%20+ years9Above $63,050
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $47,840, Casper Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($65,740).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$65,740
Social Workers$47,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Casper Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Casper is 90.

Social Workers earn an average of $47,840 per year or $23.00 per hour in Casper.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Casper Social Workers earn an average of $52,221 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Casper are Substance Abuse Counselors($65,740), Social Workers($47,840),


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Wyoming cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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