Clergy Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $47,230 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $82,220
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $42,660
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $55,540
    90th
    $82,220

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 71% Median Clergy salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $68,340
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,420
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,480
    Amarillo, TX $59,910

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,920
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Abilene, TX is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.97 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Abilene, TX is 22.3% below the national median of $60,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clergy in Abilene?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,660.