Clergy Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $60,820 +0% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $82,340
Employed locally 2,000
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $70,630
    90th
    $82,340

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 68% Median Clergy salary is 32% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Billings, MT $73,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,950
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,700
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Chicago, IL-IN is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.06 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 0% above 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.