Clergy Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,520 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $52,290
    50th (median)
    $57,520
    75th
    $67,580
    90th
    $73,820

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,200
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Rehabilitation Counselors $36,840
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $36,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southeast Iowa is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southeast Iowa is 5.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,290.