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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$28.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,836/year ($4,153/month) for a single filer
Wyoming ranks 22nd of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 200 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Wyoming, the typical worker earns $59,310 a year — though pay ranges from $39,650 for newcomers to $118,900 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 200 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $59,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $49,836 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,937 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,537 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,836 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,153 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Wyoming?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Wyoming is $59,310 per year ($28.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,770 and $83,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $59,310, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $49,836 per year ($4,153 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 200 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Wyoming in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wyoming state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wyoming.