Clergy Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $53,200 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $80,460
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $53,200
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $80,460

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 69% Median Clergy salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Minnesota $65,350
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,950
    Wyoming $63,860
    Missoula, MT $62,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,430
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Traverse City, MI is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Traverse City, MI is 12.5% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.