PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Senior Social Worker- Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Cody, WY
$94k–$122k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Casper, WY
Clinical Social Workers in the Casper area earn a median of $31.89 per hour, about $66,340 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $39.26. That ranks 153rd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 146th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Casper. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Casper.
- $31.89median pay per hour, Casper
- $22–$39typical range per hour
- 30clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Casper, WY
The metro median is 2% above the Wyoming statewide median of $31.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 30 healthcare social workers employed in the Casper metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.57 | $40,710 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.32 | $46,430 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.89 | $66,340 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.26 | $81,660 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.26 | $81,660 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Casper ranks
- 153rd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Casper
- Overall prices in Casper run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.89 median hour buys what $33.99 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,148
- Per year: $57,402
- Per month: $4,784
- Wyoming has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Casper metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Casper
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Wyoming
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Casper as they open.
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Social Work Program Coordinator - Patient Aligned Care Team
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$112k–$145k/ year
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Social Worker - Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs Counselor
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Hospitals in Casper
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Casper, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center Casper, WY | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Summit Medical Center Casper, WY | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Wyoming Behavioral Institute Casper, WY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Natrona County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Natrona County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 142 mi | $22.80/hr | 65,704 |
| Rapid City, SD | 177 mi | $28.05/hr | 79,894 |
| Broomfield, CO | 210 mi | — | 78,323 |
| Thornton, CO | 214 mi | — | 146,689 |
| Westminster, CO | 215 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Commerce City, CO | 219 mi | — | 70,245 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Wyoming · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Wyoming
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wyoming requires for your role with the Wyoming licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Wyoming does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Casper
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Casper, WY?
Clinical Social Workers in the Casper metro area have a median pay of $31.89 per hour, about $66,340 a year. The middle half earn between $22.32 and $39.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Casper a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Casper ranks 146th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Casper?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Casper, led by Banner Wyoming Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wyoming license to work in Casper as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wyoming requires for your role with the Wyoming licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Casper in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Natrona County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Casper?
The federal per diem benchmark in Casper is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Casper?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationCody, WY · 3 postings$51.72/ hr$37–$70
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
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2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$50.61High$67
4 Social Worker postings with published pay in Wyoming, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social Worker- Home Based Primary CarePermanent$94k–$122k/ year
- SOCIAL WORKERPermanent$90k–$116k/ year
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