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Social Worker Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$27.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,513/year ($3,959/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 710 Social Worker jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Social Worker salary of $56,420 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 $47,513 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,316 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,513 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Wyoming?
- The median Social Worker salary in Wyoming is $56,420 per year ($27.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,680 and $61,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $56,420, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $47,513 per year ($3,959 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 710 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.