Clergy Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $57,480 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $32,190
90th percentile $80,750
Employed locally 310
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,190
    25th
    $40,270
    50th (median)
    $57,480
    75th
    $70,210
    90th
    $80,750

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 68% Median Clergy salary is 32% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Nevada $70,150
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $69,870

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $74,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Richmond, VA is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.76 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Richmond, VA is 5.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $32,190 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,270.