Clergy Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $60,710 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $66,260
Employed locally 90
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $55,580
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $63,230
    90th
    $66,260

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 88% Median Clergy salary is 12% 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
    Wisconsin $62,770
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $60,850
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,920
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,610
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,400

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,530
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,750
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$34,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Greenville, SC is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Greenville, SC is 0.2% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,580.