Clergy Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $59,310 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.51
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $90,410
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $59,310
    75th
    $71,110
    90th
    $90,410

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,430
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,770
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southern Ohio is $28.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southern Ohio is 2.5% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.