Clergy pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,330 or more. The middle half of clergy in Duluth earn between $46,770 and $60,810.
- $43K10th
- $47K25th
- $54KMedian
- $61K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,800 | $4,567 | $26.35 |
| Median | $53,770 | $4,481 | $25.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,770 | $3,898 | $22.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,810 | $5,068 | $29.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Clergy in Duluth earn 11% less than the Minnesota average ($61,870) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $54,800 | $53,770 | $42,760 | $71,330 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $61,870 | $61,230 | $38,350 | $79,000 | 1,160 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clergy salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $54,800, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $44,009 a year, or $3,667 a month and $1,693 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $44,399 | $3,700 |
| Working in MN | $44,009 | $3,667 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $54,800 buys what about $61,734 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($65,310).
- Rochester$65,310
- St. Cloud$65,010
- Minneapolis$63,280
- Duluth$54,800
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in Duluth: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Duluth?
$26.35 an hour on average, and $25.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Duluth?
About $44,009 a year ($3,667 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,800. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do clergy earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.84, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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