Clergy Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,590 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $51,150
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,150
    25th
    $55,400
    50th (median)
    $64,590
    75th
    $65,560
    90th
    $73,730

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,040
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $55,170
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Eastern North Carolina is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Eastern North Carolina is 6.2% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $51,150 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,400.