Clergy pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,930 or more. The middle half of clergy in Wheeling earn between $37,390 and $37,480.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $37K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,870 | $3,406 | $19.65 |
| Median | $37,390 | $3,116 | $17.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,390 | $3,116 | $17.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,480 | $3,123 | $18.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Clergy in Wheeling earn 20% less than the West Virginia average ($51,130) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $40,870 | $37,390 | $37,390 | $58,930 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $51,130 | $48,460 | $36,600 | $63,770 | 290 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clergy salary after taxes in Wheeling
On the average salary of $40,870, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $33,948 a year, or $2,829 a month and $1,306 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $34,337 | $2,861 |
| Working in WV | $33,948 | $2,829 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $40,870 buys what about $46,273 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 4th of 4 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($59,450).
- Morgantown$59,450
- Huntington$55,990
- Charleston$47,930
- Wheeling$40,870
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in Wheeling: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Wheeling?
$19.65 an hour on average, and $17.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $33,948 a year ($2,829 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,870.
Do clergy earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
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; area Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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