Clergy Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $60,170 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $58,180
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $64,530
    90th
    $78,620

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 87% Median Clergy salary is 13% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    California $77,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Visalia, CA $66,030

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,540
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Waterloo, IA is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Waterloo, IA is 1.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,180.