Clergy Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,400 -4% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $80,370
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $55,600
    50th (median)
    $58,400
    75th
    $80,370
    90th
    $80,370

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,610
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,680
    Rehabilitation Counselors$36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in South Central Wisconsin is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in South Central Wisconsin is 4% below 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,600.