Clergy Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $66,620 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.03
10th percentile $48,330
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 110
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,330
    25th
    $56,620
    50th (median)
    $66,620
    75th
    $75,070
    90th
    $95,640

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 77% Median Clergy salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,500
    Wisconsin $62,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,380
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,680
    Social Workers, All Other $78,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Madison, WI is $32.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Madison, WI is 9.5% above the national median of $60,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clergy in Madison?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $48,330 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,620.