Clergy Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $49,450 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $63,180
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $62,360
    90th
    $63,180

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 69% Median Clergy salary is 31% 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
    Waco, TX $68,340
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,420
    Killeen-Temple, TX $62,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,480
    Amarillo, TX $59,910

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,770
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Tyler, TX is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.55 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Tyler, TX is 18.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.