Clergy Salary in Missouri
Clergy in Missouri earn a median of $58,740 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,260; the top 10% earn over $77,940. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$52,980 median in Missouri
- Instructional Coordinators$72,080 median in Missouri
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,040 median in Missouri
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$47,940 median in Missouri
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$104,560 median in Missouri
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,400 median in Missouri
Clergy pay in Missouri
How much do clergy make in Missouri?
The median is $58,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,260 and the top 10% earn over $77,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.