Clergy Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $61,310 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $74,910
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $61,310
    75th
    $63,340
    90th
    $74,910

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 92% Median Clergy salary is 8% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Billings, MT $73,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,950
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Rockford, IL is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.14 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Rockford, IL is 0.8% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.