Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is 230.
  • Social Workers in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $52,510 per year or $25.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wyoming Social Workers who work in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Wyoming for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Wyoming for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #157 in the nation for salary and #271 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #278 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wyoming

Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,510 or $25.24 per hour which is 4% more than the Wyoming average salary of $50,090.

AverageWestern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan AreaWyoming% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.24$24.084.82%
Annual Salary$52,510$50,0904.83%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,510 or $25.24 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWestern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.24$26.39-4.36%
Annual Salary$52,510$54,880-4.32%
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 Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $56,983 which compares to the Wyoming average annual salary of $50,090. per year.

Cost-of-living in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Wyoming average, which means Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $52,510.
  • Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,983.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area$52,51092.15%$56,983
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 Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,510 and $61,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,490, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $37,240
15%2 – 4 years34$37,240 – $44,510
25%5 – 9 years58$44,510 – $48,860
25%10 – 14 years58$48,860 – $61,480
15%15 – 20 years34$48,860 – $76,490
10%20+ years23Above $76,490
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 $52,510, Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($76,190), Health Care Social Workers ($63,190), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,600).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$76,190
Health Care Social Workers$63,190
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,600
Social Workers$52,510
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is 230.

Social Workers earn an average of $52,510 per year or $25.24 per hour in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $56,983 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Western Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($76,190), Health Care Social Workers($63,190), Substance Abuse Counselors($60,600).


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