Clergy Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $52,120 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $52,120
    75th
    $77,400
    90th
    $104,330

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 93% Median Clergy salary is 7% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $57,320
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $56,060
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,080
    Knoxville, TN $49,910

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,190
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,710
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Johnson City, TN is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Johnson City, TN is 14.3% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.