Clergy Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $62,110 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $81,560
Employed locally 430
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $62,110
    75th
    $70,360
    90th
    $81,560

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 78% Median Clergy salary is 22% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,250
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,310
    Ohio $59,220
    Cleveland, OH $58,620
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $58,130
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,110

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,630
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Columbus, OH is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Columbus, OH is 2.1% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.