Clergy Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $62,360 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $84,270
Employed locally 350
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $53,200
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $71,900
    90th
    $84,270

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 80% Median Clergy salary is 20% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,300
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,360
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in St. Louis, MO-IL is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.5% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,200.