Clergy Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $68,810 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.08
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $69,430
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $64,320
    50th (median)
    $68,810
    75th
    $69,430
    90th
    $69,430

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 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
    St. Cloud, MN $65,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,500
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,630
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $55,380
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $54,740

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other $78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $80,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,810
    Health Education Specialists $78,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Rochester, MN is $33.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.39 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Rochester, MN is 13.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,320.