Clergy Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $59,090 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $101,920
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $59,090
    75th
    $71,740
    90th
    $101,920

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 84% Median Clergy salary is 16% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Kalamazoo, MI is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.40 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.