Clergy Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $54,100 -11% vs national
Median hourly $26.01
10th percentile $40,630
90th percentile $71,650
Employed locally 80
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,630
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $54,100
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $71,650

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 88% Median Clergy salary is 12% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Modesto, CA $73,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Vermont $66,860
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,090

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $53,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Springfield, MO is $26.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Springfield, MO is 11% 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 $40,630 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.