Clergy Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $59,610 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $83,840
Employed locally 330
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $50,680
    50th (median)
    $59,610
    75th
    $71,350
    90th
    $83,840

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 74% Median Clergy salary is 26% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830
    Asheville, NC $62,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,890

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,740
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,850
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Charlotte, NC-SC is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 2% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,680.