Clergy Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • North Carolina
Clergy in North Carolina earn a median salary of $59,347 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.4% vs the national median of $60,820. An estimated 1,370 clergy are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $55,280 to $64,590 depending on location.
$59,347
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$64,590
Highest paying metro
$55,280
Lowest paying metro
1,370
Employed in North Carolina
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Clergy salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern North Carolina | $64,590 | $55,400 | $65,560 | 70 |
| Asheville, NC | $62,360 | $47,920 | $66,270 | 80 |
| Durham, NC | $60,890 | $44,230 | $76,930 | 140 |
| Winston, NC | $60,170 | $45,460 | $68,640 | 130 |
| Hickory, NC | $59,950 | $50,990 | $65,110 | 50 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $59,780 | $48,660 | $66,380 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $59,610 | $50,680 | $71,350 | 330 |
| Central North Carolina | $59,380 | $53,850 | $65,230 | 80 |
| Western North Carolina | $58,970 | $52,760 | $69,190 | 70 |
| Raleigh, NC | $58,430 | $44,270 | $69,950 | 190 |
| Wilmington, NC | $56,280 | $45,950 | $65,750 | 50 |
| Greensboro, NC | $55,820 | $42,480 | $61,840 | 110 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,280 | $51,230 | $60,250 | 30 |