Clergy Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $59,580 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.65
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $81,430
Employed locally 660
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $59,580
    75th
    $72,230
    90th
    $81,430

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 68% Median Clergy salary is 32% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,420
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,480
    Amarillo, TX $59,910

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Dallas, TX is $28.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.