Clergy Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $60,890 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $101,940
Employed locally 140
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $60,890
    75th
    $76,930
    90th
    $101,940

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 75% Median Clergy salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830
    Asheville, NC $62,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,250

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,590
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $77,460
    Health Education Specialists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Durham, NC is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.29 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Durham, NC is 0.1% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.