Clergy Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $59,560 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.64
10th percentile $34,370
90th percentile $98,520
Employed locally 100
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,370
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $59,560
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $98,520

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,080
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,770
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,240
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Central Pennsylvania is $28.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.73 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Central Pennsylvania is 2.1% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $34,370 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.