Clergy Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $59,970 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $44,780
90th percentile $79,450
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,780
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $68,670
    90th
    $79,450

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 71% Median Clergy salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Virgin Islands $75,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,450
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,810

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,110
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Bismarck, ND is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $44,780 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.