SOC 21-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clergy — Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tallahassee, FL is $47,580 a year, trailing the national median of $60,810 by 21.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tallahassee, FL is $47,580 a year, trailing the national median of $60,810 by 21.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,470 and $60,360. The lowest tenth earn under $35,950, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,360.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $63,070. Of the 380 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 222nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,950 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $43,470 | −28.5% |
| Median (50th) | $47,580 | −21.8% |
| 75th | $60,360 | −0.7% |
| 90th | $75,360 | +23.9% |
| Mean | $54,160 | −10.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $63,070 | 70 | |
| 2 | Cape Coral | $59,630 | 100 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $59,610 | 550 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $59,120 | 90 | |
| 5 | Miami | $58,470 | 990 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $57,850 | 480 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $56,330 | 300 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $56,270 | 70 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $56,240 | 100 | |
| 10 | North Port | $54,840 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tallahassee run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,580 buys what $46,015 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,580 a year, 21.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,950 to $75,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $63,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clergy in Tallahassee, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,580, or $22.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,810, so pay in Tallahassee, FL is 21.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tallahassee, FL earns more than $75,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,950 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $63,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Tallahassee, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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