Clergy Salary in Montana
Clergies in Montana make a median of $58,970 a year, or about $28.35 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Montana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Montana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montana
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Montana
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $74K | +25% | 160 |
| Bozeman | $63K | +6% | 80 |
| Missoula | $62K | +5% | 80 |
| Helena | $60K | +2% | 70 |
| Great Falls | $59K | +0% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Montana?
The median is $58,970 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,520, and experienced clergies can clear $86,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Montana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,921/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 28.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clergy salary go in Montana?
Montana 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 $60,794 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.