verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Social Worker Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$56,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.13/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
710
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,869 #27 of 51

Social Worker pay in Wyoming, explained

Social workers in Wyoming earn a median of $56,420 per year ($27.13 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $34,280, while the most experienced social workers reach about $74,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $56,420 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $56,420 is worth about $60,869 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #27 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,280
$16.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,420
$27.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,870
$36.00/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $56,420 $60,869
Colorado $63,720 $61,833 −$7,300
Idaho $59,840 $62,664 −$3,420
Montana $56,780 $59,993 −$360
Utah $52,000 $52,598 +$4,420
South Dakota $51,100 $57,684 +$5,320
Nebraska $47,770 $53,017 +$8,650

Social Worker in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Wyoming?

Social workers in Wyoming earn a median of $56,420 per year ($27.13 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay social workers well?

At $56,420, Wyoming pays 5% below the national median for social workers. An estimated 710 work in the state.

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