Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Cheyenne is 140.
  • Social Workers in Cheyenne earn an average of $54,970 per year or $26.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wyoming Social Workers who work in Cheyenne is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Cheyenne is less than 1%.

Rankings for Cheyenne

  • Ranks #1 in Wyoming for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Wyoming for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #112 in the nation for salary and #230 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #381 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wyoming

Cheyenne Social Workers earn an average of $54,970 or $26.43 per hour which is 9% more than the Wyoming average salary of $50,090.

AverageCheyenneWyoming% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.43$24.089.76%
Annual Salary$54,970$50,0909.74%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cheyenne Social Workers earn an average of $54,970 or $26.43 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCheyenneU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.43$26.390.15%
Annual Salary$54,970$54,8800.16%
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 Cheyenne earns an average annual salary of $59,006 which compares to the Wyoming average annual salary of $50,090. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cheyenne is 7% less than the Wyoming average, which means Cheyenne 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.
  • Cheyenne average salary is $54,970.
  • Cheyenne cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,006.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cheyenne$54,97093.16%$59,006
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 Cheyenne, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,510 and $61,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $36,130
15%2 – 4 years21$36,130 – $44,510
25%5 – 9 years35$44,510 – $48,970
25%10 – 14 years35$48,970 – $61,780
15%15 – 20 years21$48,970 – $77,390
10%20+ years14Above $77,390
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 $54,970, Cheyenne Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($65,420), Substance Abuse Counselors ($64,780), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$65,420
Substance Abuse Counselors$64,780
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,160
Social Workers$54,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cheyenne Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Cheyenne is 140.

Social Workers earn an average of $54,970 per year or $26.43 per hour in Cheyenne.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cheyenne Social Workers earn an average of $59,006 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cheyenne are Health Care Social Workers($65,420), Substance Abuse Counselors($64,780), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($63,160).

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

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