Clergy Salary in South Dakota
Clergy in South Dakota earn a median of $59,860 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,890; the top 10% earn over $75,500. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$53,360 median in South Dakota
- Instructional Coordinators$57,910 median in South Dakota
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,830 median in South Dakota
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63,240 median in South Dakota
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$126,160 median in South Dakota
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$88,390 median in South Dakota
Clergy pay in South Dakota
How much do clergy make in South Dakota?
The median is $59,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,890 and the top 10% earn over $75,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.