Clergy Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Tennessee
Clergy in Tennessee earn a median salary of $52,161 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.2% vs the national median of $60,820. An estimated 710 clergy are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $48,530 to $57,320 depending on location.
$52,161
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$57,320
Highest paying metro
$48,530
Lowest paying metro
710
Employed in Tennessee
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Clergy salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $57,320 | $42,850 | $65,020 | 280 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $56,060 | $44,820 | $64,040 | 80 |
| South Central Tennessee | $52,410 | $47,300 | $60,360 | 30 |
| Johnson City, TN | $52,120 | $38,790 | $77,400 | 30 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $52,080 | $46,140 | $61,620 | 130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,910 | $38,960 | $59,000 | 90 |
| West Tennessee | $48,860 | $46,650 | $58,310 | 30 |
| East Tennessee | $48,530 | $41,300 | $57,030 | 40 |