Clergy Salary in West Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,860 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $66,000
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $58,310
    90th
    $66,000

    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

    Related occupations in West Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,870
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,110
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,580
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in West Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in West Tennessee is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.73 or more per hour.

    Is West Tennessee above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in West Tennessee is 19.7% 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 West Tennessee?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.