Clergy Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $62,920 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.25
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $80,130
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $62,920
    75th
    $63,810
    90th
    $80,130

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 81% Median Clergy salary is 19% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,870

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,470
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Reading, PA is $30.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Reading, PA is 3.5% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.