How much does a Clergy make per hour in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

Clergy Salary in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Median annual salary $61,470 +1.1% vs national

Median hourly $29.55

10th percentile $23,990

90th percentile $84,370

Employed locally 1,170

National median $60,820

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Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$23,990

25th

$42,210

50th (median)

$61,470

75th

$70,360

90th

$84,370

Philadelphia economic context

Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $89,273 2023 • Census ACS

Clergy salary vs area income 69% Median Clergy salary is 31% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Clergy

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$77,370
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$65,720
Reading, PA	$62,920
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$60,860
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$60,640
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$59,870

Related occupations in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Occupation	Median salary
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,990
Social and Human Service Assistants	$45,080
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$57,580
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$66,940
Healthcare Social Workers	$71,220
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$55,830

Frequently asked questions

How much do Clergy make per hour in Philadelphia?

The median hourly wage for Clergy in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.62 or more per hour.

Is Philadelphia above or below average for Clergy salaries?

The median Clergy salary in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD is 1.1% above 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 Philadelphia?

Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.