Clergy Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $45,750 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $20,770
90th percentile $66,910
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,770
    25th
    $28,650
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $55,070
    90th
    $66,910

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 73% Median Clergy salary is 27% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    California $77,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Salem, OR $75,830

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,830
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Montgomery, AL is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Montgomery, AL is 24.8% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $20,770 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,650.