Clergy Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $60,570 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.12
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $82,990
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $56,850
    50th (median)
    $60,570
    75th
    $68,670
    90th
    $82,990

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 96% Median Clergy salary is 4% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $70,150
    Columbus, GA-AL $60,890
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,950
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,920
    Gainesville, FL $59,670

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,640
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Athens, GA is $29.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Athens, GA is 0.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,850.