Clergy Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,800 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $41,170
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

Compare Clergy salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Alabama stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Clergy
in
Southwest Alabama
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,170
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $49,800
    75th
    $57,650
    90th
    $74,400

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants $29,550
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,350
    Healthcare Social Workers $45,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Southwest Alabama is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $41,170 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.