Clergy Salary in Michigan
Clergies in Michigan make a median of $54,160 a year, or about $26.04 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Michigan
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $61K | +12% | 140 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $59K | +9% | 60 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $58K | +7% | 870 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $58K | +6% | 40 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $56K | +3% | 100 |
| Flint | $56K | +3% | 70 |
| Saginaw | $56K | +2% | 40 |
| Traverse City | $53K | -2% | 30 |
| Jackson | $49K | -9% | 40 |
| Battle Creek | $48K | -11% | 30 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48K | -11% | 350 |
| Midland | $46K | -15% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Michigan?
The median is $54,160 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,010, and experienced clergies can clear $74,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,605/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 35.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a clergy salary go in Michigan?
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $57,685 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clergies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.