Social Worker Salary in Wyoming
Based on 200+ workers in Wyoming
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WY)
$59,310
$28.51/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+3.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $119K
200 employed in Wyoming
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,650 |
| 25th percentile | $49,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,310 |
| 75th percentile | $83,340 |
| 90th percentile | $118,900 |
Top-Paying Industries for Social Worker (U.S.)
Which industries pay Social Workers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Social Workers in Wyoming tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $94,250 | 550 |
| Educational Services | $72,880 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $68,600 | 20K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,990 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $59,270 | 104K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Wyoming vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wyoming) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,950 |
| 2023 | $39,090 |
| 2024 | $42,220 |
| 2025 | $59,310 |
| 2026 (projected) | $62,869 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wyoming Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,950 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $39,090 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $42,220 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $59,310 | $57,161 |
| 2026 (projected) | $62,869 | $60,591 |
Social Worker Salary by Experience Level in Wyoming
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $49,770 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $59,310 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $83,340 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $118,900 |
Social Worker Salary in Other States
Related Social Worker Salaries in Wyoming
How other high-demand occupations in Wyoming compare to Social Worker ($59,310 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Social Worker | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon in WY | $387,880 | +554.0% | $186.48/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WY | $264,580 | +346.1% | $127.20/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WY | $255,250 | +330.4% | $122.72/hr |
| Radiologist in WY | $161,750 | +172.7% | $77.76/hr |
| Pharmacist in WY | $139,550 | +135.3% | $67.09/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WY | $136,080 | +129.4% | $65.42/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in WY | $132,200 | +122.9% | $63.56/hr |
| Dentist in WY | $123,830 | +108.8% | $59.53/hr |
| Optometrist in WY | $111,400 | +87.8% | $53.56/hr |
| Medical and Health Services Manager in WY | $108,030 | +82.1% | $51.94/hr |
| Physical Therapist in WY | $100,400 | +69.3% | $48.27/hr |
| Veterinarian in WY | $97,240 | +64.0% | $46.75/hr |