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SOC 21-2011 · Wisconsin

Clergy Salary in Wisconsin

Clergy in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $66,890 a year) and the least in La Crosse ($55,240), across the 4 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the clergy average at $63,730 and the median at $60,950 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,860.

$67Khighest: Madison

$55Klowest: La Crosse

500jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Clergy average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$66,890
Green Bay$66,430
Milwaukee$63,450
La Crosse$55,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$66,890	$60,900	$58,740	$53,425	97
Green Bay	$66,430	$61,820	$58,830	$53,122	93
Milwaukee	$63,450	$61,730	$56,170	$50,904	97
La Crosse	$55,240	$56,420	$43,930	$44,730	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Clergy salary in other states

Clergy salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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