Clergy Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,300 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $65,690
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $65,690

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,790
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southern Indiana is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.44 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southern Indiana is 15.7% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.