Clergy Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,980 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $81,860
Employed locally 180
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $56,390
    50th (median)
    $61,980
    75th
    $74,960
    90th
    $81,860

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 63% Median Clergy salary is 37% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,480
    Amarillo, TX $59,910
    San Angelo, TX $59,870

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Austin, TX is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Austin, TX is 1.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,390.