Clergy Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $58,600 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $85,960
Employed locally 510
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $49,220
    50th (median)
    $58,600
    75th
    $71,930
    90th
    $85,960

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 73% Median Clergy salary is 27% 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
    Waco, TX $68,340
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,420
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,480
    Amarillo, TX $59,910

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Houston, TX is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.36 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Houston, TX is 3.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,220.