Clergy Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $52,380 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $76,020
Employed locally 230
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $52,380
    75th
    $61,400
    90th
    $76,020

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 75% Median Clergy salary is 25% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    California $77,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Salem, OR $75,830

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,810
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Birmingham, AL is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Birmingham, AL is 13.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.