Clergy Salary in Wisconsin
Clergies in Wisconsin make a median of $62,770 a year, or about $30.18 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $63K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Wisconsin
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $67K | +6% | 110 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $65K | +3% | 260 |
| Green Bay | $61K | -3% | 50 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $60K | -5% | 40 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $55K | -12% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Wisconsin?
The median is $62,770 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,860, and experienced clergies can clear $78,150. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,183/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clergy salary go in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $66,543 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clergies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.