Clergy Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $57,920 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $82,570
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $52,770
    50th (median)
    $57,920
    75th
    $73,300
    90th
    $82,570

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,920
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,760
    Social Workers, All Other $86,640
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southeast Minnesota is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.20 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southeast Minnesota is 4.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,770.