Clergy Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $47,190 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $76,470
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $47,190
    75th
    $58,780
    90th
    $76,470

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,160
    Social Workers, All Other $75,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,940
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southwest Minnesota is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southwest Minnesota is 22.4% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.