SOC 21-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clergy — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 4 metro areas compared
In Bozeman, MT the median wage for Clergy reaches $81,770 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bozeman, MT the median wage for Clergy reaches $81,770 a year. That is 34.5% more than the national median of $60,810. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,870 and $92,270. The lowest tenth earn under $45,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $129,140.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Billings leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 57th of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,590 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $61,870 | +1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $81,770 | +34.5% |
| 75th | $92,270 | +51.7% |
| 90th | $129,140 | +112.4% |
| Mean | $83,660 | +37.6% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $70,660 | 120 | |
| 2 | Helena | $61,520 | 60 | |
| 3 | Missoula | $60,730 | 80 | |
| 4 | Great Falls | $59,130 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $81,770 goes as far as $86,438 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,438US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,770 a year, 34.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,590 to $129,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $70,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clergy in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $81,770, or $39.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,810, so pay in Bozeman, MT is 34.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bozeman, MT earns more than $129,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Billings, at $70,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Bozeman, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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