States with Fastest Clergy Salary Growth
These states raised Clergy salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
29
States with Growth
+41.8%
Highest Growth
+20.9%
Average Growth
0
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Clergy salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 29 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $45,130 | $64,010 | +$18,880 | +41.8% |
| 2 | Idaho | $45,910 | $61,420 | +$15,510 | +33.8% |
| 3 | Montana | $44,650 | $58,970 | +$14,320 | +32.1% |
| 4 | Illinois | $46,200 | $60,290 | +$14,090 | +30.5% |
| 5 | Georgia | $50,260 | $65,510 | +$15,250 | +30.3% |
| 6 | Minnesota | $50,460 | $65,350 | +$14,890 | +29.5% |
| 7 | Nevada | $54,270 | $70,150 | +$15,880 | +29.3% |
| 8 | Kansas | $45,630 | $57,610 | +$11,980 | +26.3% |
| 9 | Florida | $47,510 | $59,430 | +$11,920 | +25.1% |
| 10 | Indiana | $46,400 | $57,580 | +$11,180 | +24.1% |
| 11 | Maine | $51,010 | $63,180 | +$12,170 | +23.9% |
| 12 | Michigan | $44,360 | $54,160 | +$9,800 | +22.1% |
| 13 | Iowa | $48,560 | $59,270 | +$10,710 | +22.1% |
| 14 | Missouri | $49,360 | $59,980 | +$10,620 | +21.5% |
| 15 | Alaska | $45,920 | $55,040 | +$9,120 | +19.9% |
| 16 | California | $65,230 | $77,850 | +$12,620 | +19.3% |
| 17 | Arkansas | $43,110 | $51,240 | +$8,130 | +18.9% |
| 18 | Louisiana | $48,990 | $57,370 | +$8,380 | +17.1% |
| 19 | Connecticut | $55,690 | $65,040 | +$9,350 | +16.8% |
| 20 | Nebraska | $45,920 | $53,550 | +$7,630 | +16.6% |
| 21 | Kentucky | $50,520 | $58,610 | +$8,090 | +16.0% |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $56,600 | $64,990 | +$8,390 | +14.8% |
| 23 | Colorado | $56,140 | $63,980 | +$7,840 | +14.0% |
| 24 | Arizona | $55,230 | $62,380 | +$7,150 | +12.9% |
| 25 | Delaware | $54,730 | $61,250 | +$6,520 | +11.9% |
| 26 | Maryland | $52,280 | $58,030 | +$5,750 | +11.0% |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $61,330 | $67,830 | +$6,500 | +10.6% |
| 28 | Mississippi | $46,730 | $50,500 | +$3,770 | +8.1% |
| 29 | Alabama | $47,250 | $50,050 | +$2,800 | +5.9% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Clergy in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.