Clergy Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,840 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $40,780
90th percentile $64,290
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,780
    25th
    $43,090
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $64,290

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $43,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,760
    Social Workers, All Other $41,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in South Arkansas is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.91 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in South Arkansas is 18.1% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $40,780 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,090.