Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,650 -24% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $20,130
90th percentile $58,960
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,130
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $50,510
    90th
    $58,960

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Related occupations in Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,370
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,430
    Community Health Workers $50,780
    Social Workers, All Other $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Western Wyoming?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Western Wyoming is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wyoming above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Western Wyoming is 24% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,130 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.