Clergy Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $58,110 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $38,400
90th percentile $85,980
Employed locally 190
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,400
    25th
    $45,430
    50th (median)
    $58,110
    75th
    $73,060
    90th
    $85,980

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 83% Median Clergy salary is 17% 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
    Cleveland, OH $58,620
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $58,130

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,490
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,460
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Dayton, OH is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Dayton, OH is 4.5% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,400 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,430.