Clergy Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $54,970 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $28,790
90th percentile $75,920
Employed locally 340
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,790
    25th
    $42,240
    50th (median)
    $54,970
    75th
    $63,830
    90th
    $75,920

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 74% Median Clergy salary is 26% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,720
    Reading, PA $62,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Rehabilitation Counselors $52,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Pittsburgh, PA is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 9.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $28,790 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,240.