Clergy Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $56,500 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $68,220
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $56,500
    75th
    $67,310
    90th
    $68,220

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 76% Median Clergy salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Billings, MT $73,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,950
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,190
    Rehabilitation Counselors $49,450
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Springfield, IL is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Springfield, IL is 7.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.