Clergy Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $62,360 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 80
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $66,270
    90th
    $78,480

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 90% Median Clergy salary is 10% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,890
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,250

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Asheville, NC is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Asheville, NC is 2.5% above 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.