KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-2011

Clergy Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $58,610 -4% below national average (national: $60,820)
$58,390Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
520Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$58,610
$38,330
10th pct.
$79,970
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$38,330$18.43
25th percentile$49,330$23.71
50th percentile (median)$58,610$28.18
75th percentile$64,820$31.16
90th percentile (top earners)$79,970$38.45
Mean (average)$58,390$28.07

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $58,610
California $77,850 +33%
Washington $77,530 +32%
Nevada $70,150 +20%
Massachusetts $67,830 +16%
Vermont $66,860 +14%
New Hampshire $66,670 +14%
Georgia $65,510 +12%
Minnesota $65,350 +11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Clergy salary in Kentucky?

The mean clergy salary in Kentucky is $58,390 per year. The median (middle) salary is $58,610 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Kentucky?

Entry-level clergys (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $38,330 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $49,330 per year.

What is the highest Clergy salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $79,970 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $64,820 per year.

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

The median clergy salary in Kentucky is $58,610, which is -4% 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