Clergy Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $58,200 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $111,920
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $92,750
    90th
    $111,920

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 95% Median Clergy salary is 5% 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
    Jackson, MS $56,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,080
    Hattiesburg, MS $51,670

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $39,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Gulfport, MS is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.81 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Gulfport, MS is 4.3% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.