Clergy Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $58,430 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $78,230
Employed locally 190
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $44,270
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $78,230

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 61% Median Clergy salary is 39% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830
    Asheville, NC $62,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,890

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,350
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,600
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Raleigh, NC is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,270.