Clergy Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $59,920 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $59,920
    75th
    $80,290
    90th
    $98,550

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $70,150
    Columbus, GA-AL $60,890
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $60,570
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,950
    Gainesville, FL $59,670

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,390
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $43,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Augusta, GA-SC is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.54 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 1.5% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.