Clergy Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,970 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $80,490
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $52,760
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $69,190
    90th
    $80,490

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,220
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,510
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,980
    Healthcare Social Workers$52,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Western North Carolina is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.24 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Western North Carolina is 3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,760.