Clergy Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $59,720 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $77,010
Employed locally 110
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $59,720
    75th
    $64,570
    90th
    $77,010

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 75% Median Clergy salary is 25% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Reading, PA $62,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,310
    Health Education Specialists$82,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Harrisburg, PA is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.8% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.