SOC 21-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clergy — Duluth
Duluth, MN-WI · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Clergy in Duluth, MN is $53,770 per year, 11.6% below the national median of $60,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Clergy in Duluth, MN is $53,770 per year, 11.6% below the national median of $60,810. Pay ranges from under $42,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,770 to $60,810.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. St. Cloud leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 242nd of 372 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $46,770 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $53,770 | −11.6% |
| 75th | $60,810 | +0.0% |
| 90th | $71,330 | +17.3% |
| Mean | $54,800 | −9.9% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Cloud | $66,280 | 60 | |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $64,060 | 770 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $63,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Duluth sit close to the national average, so $53,770 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$53,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,533US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,770 a year, 11.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,760 to $71,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Cloud, at $66,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clergy in Duluth, MN?
The median annual wage is $53,770, or $25.85 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 Duluth, MN is 11.6% lower. 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 Duluth, MN earns more than $71,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,760 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 St. Cloud, at $66,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Duluth, MN. 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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