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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$30.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,784/year ($4,399/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $62,980 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 $52,784 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,378 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,818 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,784 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Wyoming?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Wyoming is $62,980 per year ($30.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,300 and $80,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $62,980, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $52,784 per year ($4,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 910 Substance Abuse Counselor 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.