Clergy Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $62,420 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $74,060
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $62,420
    75th
    $66,510
    90th
    $74,060

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 95% Median Clergy salary is 5% 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
    Waco, TX $68,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,480
    Amarillo, TX $59,910
    San Angelo, TX $59,870

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,210
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Corpus Christi, TX is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 2.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.