Clergy Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $55,570 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.72
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $75,640
Employed locally 160
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $55,570
    75th
    $63,290
    90th
    $75,640

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 67% Median Clergy salary is 33% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Reading, PA $62,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,040
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,580
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Allentown, PA-NJ is $26.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 8.6% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.