Clergy Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $56,780 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $106,850
Employed locally 80
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $47,290
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $62,990
    90th
    $106,850

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 94% Median Clergy salary is 6% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,080
    Hattiesburg, MS $51,670

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,660
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,510
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,630
    Health Education Specialists $47,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Jackson, MS is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Jackson, MS is 6.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,290.