Clergy Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $59,760 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $80,560
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $66,990
    90th
    $80,560

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,630
    Healthcare Social Workers $55,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in South Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in South Georgia is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.93 or more per hour.

    Is South Georgia above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in South Georgia is 1.7% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.