Clergy Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $55,280 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.58
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $64,310
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $54,160
    50th (median)
    $55,280
    75th
    $57,540
    90th
    $64,310

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 89% Median Clergy salary is 11% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Wisconsin $62,770
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $60,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,710
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,920
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,610

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,820
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Spartanburg, SC is $26.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Spartanburg, SC is 9.1% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,160.