Clergy Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $55,730 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.79
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $76,110
Employed locally 160
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $55,730
    75th
    $64,510
    90th
    $76,110

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 67% Median Clergy salary is 33% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Reading, PA $62,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Lancaster, PA is $26.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Lancaster, PA is 8.4% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.