Clergy Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $61,130 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $89,150
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $40,400
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $77,380
    90th
    $89,150

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 112% Median Clergy salary is 12% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $76,540

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$41,670
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$35,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,520
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,740
    Social Workers, All Other$101,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Shreveport, LA is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Shreveport, LA is 0.5% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,400.