Clergy Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $64,950 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.23
10th percentile $50,340
90th percentile $83,180
Employed locally 260
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,340
    25th
    $58,950
    50th (median)
    $64,950
    75th
    $68,490
    90th
    $83,180

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 85% Median Clergy salary is 15% 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
    Madison, WI $66,620
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,500
    Wisconsin $62,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Milwaukee, WI is $31.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.48 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $50,340 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,950.