Clergy Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $56,000 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $71,890
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $36,620
    50th (median)
    $56,000
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $71,890

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 83% Median Clergy salary is 17% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Nevada $70,150
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $69,870

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,080
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,760
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Lynchburg, VA is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Lynchburg, VA is 7.9% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,620.