Clergy Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $58,510 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $43,030
    50th (median)
    $58,510
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $74,960

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 87% Median Clergy salary is 13% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,710
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Roanoke, VA is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.73 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Roanoke, VA is 3.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,030.