Clergy Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $56,280 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.06
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $73,580
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $56,280
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $73,580

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 76% Median Clergy salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,830
    Asheville, NC $62,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,340
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,890

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,930
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Wilmington, NC is $27.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.93 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Wilmington, NC is 7.5% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.