Clergy Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $57,800 -5% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $74,760
Employed locally 870
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $41,940
    50th (median)
    $57,800
    75th
    $64,040
    90th
    $74,760

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 77% Median Clergy salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Minnesota $65,350
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,950
    Wyoming $63,860
    Missoula, MT $62,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,930
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Detroit, MI is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Detroit, MI is 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,940.