Clergy Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $59,870 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 570
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $59,870
    75th
    $67,200
    90th
    $84,180

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 84% Median Clergy salary is 16% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,520
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $61,080
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,640
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,440
    Jacksonville, FL $60,310
    Gainesville, FL $59,670

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,750
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,400
    Social Workers, All Other $65,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Tampa, FL is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Tampa, FL is 1.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.