Clergy Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $59,550 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $76,130
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $71,440
    90th
    $76,130

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 66% Median Clergy salary is 34% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Nevada $70,150
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $69,870

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,220
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Charlottesville, VA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.