Clergy Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,380 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $113,110
Employed locally 80
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $53,850
    50th (median)
    $59,380
    75th
    $65,230
    90th
    $113,110

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,500
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,910
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,490
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,220
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Central North Carolina is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.73 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Central North Carolina is 2.4% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,850.