Clergy Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $54,740 -10% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $71,810
Employed locally 80
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $54,740
    75th
    $66,190
    90th
    $71,810

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 67% Median Clergy salary is 33% 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

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors $55,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 10% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.