Clergy Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $36,230 -40.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $23,910
90th percentile $50,980
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,910
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $36,230
    75th
    $36,230
    90th
    $50,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 62% Median Clergy salary is 38% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,090
    Morgantown, WV $57,810
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,170
    Wheeling, WV-OH $36,600

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Charleston, WV is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.52 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Charleston, WV is 40.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $23,910 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.