Clergy Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $59,950 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $75,630
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $50,990
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $65,110
    90th
    $75,630

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 99% Median Clergy salary is 1% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830
    Asheville, NC $62,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,890

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Hickory, NC is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Hickory, NC is 1.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,990.