Clergy Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $45,860 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $95,360
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $45,860
    75th
    $63,210
    90th
    $95,360

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 72% Median Clergy salary is 28% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,520
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $61,080
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,440
    Jacksonville, FL $60,310
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,870

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,730
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$46,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Lakeland, FL is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.66 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Lakeland, FL is 24.6% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.