Clergy Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $59,780 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $99,800
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $66,380
    90th
    $99,800

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 101% Median Clergy salary is 1% above 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,890

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,420
    Social Workers, All Other $102,840
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,600
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Fayetteville, NC is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.94 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Fayetteville, NC is 1.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.