Clergy Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $51,670 -15% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $51,670
    75th
    $58,600
    90th
    $60,310

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,200
    Jackson, MS $56,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,080

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,590
    Healthcare Social Workers $54,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $34,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $54,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Hattiesburg, MS is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 15% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.