Clergy Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $60,250 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $27,850
90th percentile $94,030
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,850
    25th
    $36,660
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $79,310
    90th
    $94,030

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 81% Median Clergy salary is 19% 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
    Billings, MT $73,850
    Bozeman, MT $62,770
    Missoula, MT $62,020
    Great Falls, MT $58,970
    Binghamton, NY $49,030

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,990
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education $38,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,540
    Social Workers, All Other $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Helena, MT is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.46 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Helena, MT is 0.9% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $27,850 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,660.