Clergy Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $61,440 +1% vs national
Median hourly $29.54
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $71,830
Employed locally 90
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $58,300
    50th (median)
    $61,440
    75th
    $67,810
    90th
    $71,830

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 73% Median Clergy salary is 27% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Des Moines, IA is $29.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Des Moines, IA is 1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,300.