AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-2011

Clergy Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $50,050 -18% below national average (national: $60,820)
$52,440Mean Annual
$24Median Hourly
720Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$50,050
$30,070
10th pct.
$75,210
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,070$14.46
25th percentile$42,360$20.36
50th percentile (median)$50,050$24.06
75th percentile$57,510$27.65
90th percentile (top earners)$75,210$36.16
Mean (average)$52,440$25.21

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $50,050
California $77,850 +56%
Washington $77,530 +55%
Nevada $70,150 +40%
Massachusetts $67,830 +36%
Vermont $66,860 +34%
New Hampshire $66,670 +33%
Georgia $65,510 +31%
Minnesota $65,350 +31%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Clergy salary in Alabama?

The mean clergy salary in Alabama is $52,440 per year. The median (middle) salary is $50,050 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Alabama?

Entry-level clergys (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $30,070 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $42,360 per year.

What is the highest Clergy salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $75,210 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $57,510 per year.

How does the Alabama Clergy salary compare to the national average?

The median clergy salary in Alabama is $50,050, which is -18% below national average of $60,820.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes