Clergy Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $59,670 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $113,270
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $59,670
    75th
    $76,090
    90th
    $113,270

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,520
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $61,080
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,440
    Jacksonville, FL $60,310
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,870

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,870
    Social Workers, All Other$69,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Gainesville, FL is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Gainesville, FL is 1.9% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.