Clergy Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $48,380 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $42,710
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,710
    25th
    $44,660
    50th (median)
    $48,380
    75th
    $57,090
    90th
    $70,270

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,530
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southeast Missouri is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southeast Missouri is 20.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $42,710 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,660.