Clergy Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $62,340 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $91,970
Employed locally 240
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $74,950
    90th
    $91,970

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 73% Median Clergy salary is 27% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,420
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $75,410
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,810
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,440
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,770
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,870
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,560
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $77,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Providence, RI-MA is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.51 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Providence, RI-MA is 2.5% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.