Clergy Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Clergy in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $54,924 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.7% vs the national median of $60,820. An estimated 2,660 clergy are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $41,840 to $62,920 depending on location.
$54,924
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$62,920
Highest paying metro
$41,840
Lowest paying metro
2,660
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Clergy salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $62,920 | $52,000 | $63,810 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,470 | $42,210 | $70,360 | 1,170 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $59,720 | $48,500 | $64,570 | 110 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $59,560 | $47,330 | $66,040 | 100 |
| Lebanon, PA | $59,440 | $42,100 | $78,320 | 30 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $58,300 | $38,970 | $63,140 | 70 |
| York, PA | $56,000 | $46,030 | $63,600 | 60 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,730 | $47,620 | $64,510 | 160 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $55,570 | $40,150 | $63,290 | 160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $54,970 | $42,240 | $63,830 | 340 |
| Altoona, PA | $54,680 | $43,820 | $64,640 | 40 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $52,250 | $47,940 | $62,750 | 80 |
| Scranton, PA | $51,380 | $38,250 | $58,190 | 110 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $48,090 | $36,140 | $62,390 | 40 |
| Johnstown, PA | $46,860 | $27,630 | $56,790 | 50 |
| Erie, PA | $41,840 | $36,300 | $57,420 | 90 |