Clergy Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,170 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $164,300
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $29,380
    50th (median)
    $56,170
    75th
    $77,600
    90th
    $164,300

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,750
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,070
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Northwest Virginia is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.99 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Northwest Virginia is 7.6% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,380.