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Clergy Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Clergy make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.3% vs 2024
$55,620
Mean Salary
$56,490
Median Salary
$27.16
Hourly Rate
1,880 people work as Clergy in Michigan
Clergy salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Clergy in Michigan earn a median salary of $56,490 per year ($4,707/month).
This is 6.8% below the national average of $60,623.
Michigan ranks #42 out of 50 states for Clergy pay.
Approximately 1,880 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries increased by 4.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.75
Active Listening
4.25
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Instructing
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Philosophy and Theology
4.68
English Language
4.15
Administration and Management
4.13
Customer and Personal Service
3.98
Education and Training
3.83
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.8% of workers)
Salaries for Clergy in Michigan range from $36,730 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,790 and $62,020.
Median $56,490
P10: $36,730P25: $42,790P75: $62,020P90: $74,470
10th
$36,730
25th
$42,790
Median
$56,490
75th
$62,020
90th
$74,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,730
$17.66
$3,060
25th Percentile
$42,790
$20.57
$3,565
Median (50th)
$56,490
$27.16
$4,707
75th Percentile
$62,020
$29.82
$5,168
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,470
$35.80
$6,205
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Clergy in Michigan is $56,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,620.
What is the salary range for a Clergy in Michigan?
Salaries for Clergy in Michigan range from $36,730 at the 10th percentile to $74,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,790 and $62,020.
What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Michigan?
Entry-level Clergy positions in Michigan typically start around $36,730 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Clergy in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,880 people are employed as Clergy in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Clergy in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Clergy in Michigan is approximately $27.16 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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