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Clergy Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Clergy make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,160
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.1% vs 2024
$58,320
Mean Salary
$59,160
Median Salary
$28.44
Hourly Rate
2,020 people work as Clergy in Ohio
Clergy salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Clergy in Ohio earn a median salary of $59,160 per year ($4,930/month).
This is 2.4% below the national average of $60,623.
Ohio ranks #31 out of 50 states for Clergy pay.
Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries decreased by 0.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.75
Active Listening
4.25
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Instructing
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Philosophy and Theology
4.68
English Language
4.15
Administration and Management
4.13
Customer and Personal Service
3.98
Education and Training
3.83
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.8% of workers)
Salaries for Clergy in Ohio range from $36,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,650 and $65,210.
Median $59,160
P10: $36,910P25: $44,650P75: $65,210P90: $79,180
10th
$36,910
25th
$44,650
Median
$59,160
75th
$65,210
90th
$79,180
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,910
$17.75
$3,075
25th Percentile
$44,650
$21.47
$3,720
Median (50th)
$59,160
$28.44
$4,930
75th Percentile
$65,210
$31.35
$5,434
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,180
$38.07
$6,598
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,320 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Clergy in Ohio is $59,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,320.
What is the salary range for a Clergy in Ohio?
Salaries for Clergy in Ohio range from $36,910 at the 10th percentile to $79,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,650 and $65,210.
What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Ohio?
Entry-level Clergy positions in Ohio typically start around $36,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,650 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Clergy in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,020 people are employed as Clergy in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Clergy in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Clergy in Ohio is approximately $28.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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