Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $61,110 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $92,520
Employed locally 160
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $82,410
    90th
    $92,520

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 78% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,370
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $62,270
    Casper, WY $61,880
    Wyoming $61,640
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,920

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $47,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $118,900
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Cheyenne?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Cheyenne, WY is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Cheyenne, WY is 3.2% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.