Clergy Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $61,160 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $99,590
Employed locally 100
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $55,820
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $68,650
    90th
    $99,590

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 86% Median Clergy salary is 14% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,250
    Kentucky $58,610
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $58,540
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $50,990
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,170

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,500
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,440
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $56,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Lexington, KY is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Lexington, KY is 0.6% above 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,820.