Clergy Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Clergy in the United States is around $60180 per year.

How much do Clergy make in the United States?

In the United States, Clergy earn an average hourly wage of $28.93 and a mean annual wage of $60180.

Mean Hourly Wage

$28.93

Mean Annual Wage

$60180

Clergy earnings by experience

For Clergy positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $14.99 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $19.73 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $26.71, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $32.78. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $44.96 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Clergy roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $31170 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $41040 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $55550. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $68180, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $93530 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Clergy

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$14.99

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$31170

Earnings for Junior-level Clergy

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$19.73

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$41040

Earnings for Mid-level Clergy

Median Hourly Wage

$26.71

Median Annual Wage

$55550

Earnings for Senior-level Clergy

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$32.78

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$68180

Earnings for Top-level Clergy

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$44.96

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$93530

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)