Clergy Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $68,340 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.86
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $106,650
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $59,290
    50th (median)
    $68,340
    75th
    $80,160
    90th
    $106,650

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 107% Median Clergy salary is 7% above 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
    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
    San Angelo, TX $59,870

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,160
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,790
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Waco, TX is $32.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.60 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Waco, TX is 12.4% above 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,290.