Clergy Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,590 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $57,740
    90th
    $74,610

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,120
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southern Michigan is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southern Michigan is 21.8% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.