Clergy Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,530 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $25,540
90th percentile $58,860
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,540
    25th
    $41,300
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $57,030
    90th
    $58,860

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,240
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in East Tennessee is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.30 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in East Tennessee is 20.2% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $25,540 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,300.