Clergy Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $58,590 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $48,420
90th percentile $73,240
Employed locally 360
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,420
    25th
    $52,900
    50th (median)
    $58,590
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $73,240

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 76% Median Clergy salary is 24% 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
    Washington $77,530
    Virgin Islands $75,600
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $75,410
    Salinas, CA $75,090
    Billings, MT $73,850
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Indianapolis, IN is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $48,420 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,900.