Clergy Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $52,170 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.08
10th percentile $27,870
90th percentile $65,400
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,870
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $52,170
    75th
    $55,620
    90th
    $65,400

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 77% Median Clergy salary is 23% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,450
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,090
    Jacksonville, FL $60,310
    Wichita, KS $57,320
    Jackson, MS $56,780
    Jackson, MI $49,240

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,050
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Topeka, KS is $25.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.44 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Topeka, KS is 14.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $27,870 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.