Clergy Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $58,620 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $90,660
Employed locally 280
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $41,120
    50th (median)
    $58,620
    75th
    $72,270
    90th
    $90,660

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 86% Median Clergy salary is 14% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,110
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,250
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,310
    Ohio $59,220
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $58,130
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,110

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,510
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Cleveland, OH is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.17 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,120.