Clergy Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $51,380 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $29,060
90th percentile $68,950
Employed locally 110
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,060
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $58,190
    90th
    $68,950

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    Reading, PA $62,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,780
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Scranton, PA is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Scranton, PA is 15.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $29,060 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.