Clergy Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $58,060 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $48,700
90th percentile $68,690
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,700
    25th
    $50,800
    50th (median)
    $58,060
    75th
    $62,870
    90th
    $68,690

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 75% Median Clergy salary is 25% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    California $77,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Visalia, CA $66,030

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,630
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.48 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $48,700 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,800.