Clergy Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $48,030 -21% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 350
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $74,610

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 60% Median Clergy salary is 40% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,680
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Grand Rapids, MI is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.16 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 21% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.