Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Wyoming: $67,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Wyoming

$67,500 / year

≈ $5,650 per month · $32.45 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for Wyoming · median $61,500

25th percentile
$51,500Average
$67,50075th percentile
$86,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by state

Alabama$47,000

Alaska$62,500

Arizona$52,500

Arkansas$65,500

California$94,000

Colorado$71,500

Connecticut$81,000

Delaware$64,500

District of Columbia$86,500

Florida$57,000

Georgia$59,500

Hawaii$64,500

Idaho$63,000

Illinois$60,000

Indiana$56,000

Iowa$59,500

Kansas$62,500

Kentucky$47,000

Louisiana$53,000

Maine$66,500

Maryland$75,500

Massachusetts$72,000

Michigan$65,000

Minnesota$77,000

Mississippi$52,500

Missouri$55,500

Montana$54,000

Nebraska$47,500

Nevada$66,000

New Hampshire$78,000

New Jersey$73,500

New Mexico$72,000

New York$89,000

North Carolina$62,000

North Dakota$65,000

Ohio$53,000

Oklahoma$44,500

Oregon$75,500

Pennsylvania$54,500

Rhode Island$79,500

South Carolina$45,500

South Dakota$55,500

Tennessee$52,000

Texas$55,500

Utah$66,000

Vermont$79,500

Virginia$74,500

Washington$74,000

West Virginia$54,000

Wisconsin$67,000

Wyoming$67,500

About this role

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workerss do

Typical education: Master's Degree

Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.

Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Monitoring Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay by experience level

Entry level$41,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$48,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$62,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$82,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$108,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+9.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

13,500

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

50,650 workers

$74,000

Outpatient Care Centers

28,670 workers

$69,500

Social Assistance

20,660 workers

$62,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

19,510 workers

$75,000

Individual and Family Services

17,790 workers

$63,000

Offices of Other Health Practitioners

17,540 workers

$79,500

Hospitals

17,150 workers

$77,000

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

15,750 workers

$58,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

13,940 workers

$71,500

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities

13,280 workers

$57,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pays 6% above the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Clergy$69,000

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75,500

Health Education Specialist$76,000

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Social Workers, All Other$78,500

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Careers related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Marriage and Family Therapists$79,500

Rehabilitation Counselor$53,500

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Psychiatrist$279,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make?

The average base salary for a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in the United States is $70,500 per year, or about $33.89 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $82,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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