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Clergy Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Clergy make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,480
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.1% vs 2024
$62,430
Mean Salary
$59,480
Median Salary
$28.60
Hourly Rate
3,180 people work as Clergy in Texas
Clergy salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Clergy in Texas earn a median salary of $59,480 per year ($4,956/month).
This is 1.9% below the national average of $60,623.
Texas ranks #30 out of 50 states for Clergy pay.
Approximately 3,180 people work in this occupation across Texas.
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 Texas range from $37,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,850 and $69,780.
Median $59,480
P10: $37,220P25: $49,850P75: $69,780P90: $84,940
10th
$37,220
25th
$49,850
Median
$59,480
75th
$69,780
90th
$84,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,220
$17.89
$3,101
25th Percentile
$49,850
$23.97
$4,154
Median (50th)
$59,480
$28.60
$4,956
75th Percentile
$69,780
$33.55
$5,815
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,940
$40.84
$7,078
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Clergy in Texas is $59,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,430.
What is the salary range for a Clergy in Texas?
Salaries for Clergy in Texas range from $37,220 at the 10th percentile to $84,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,850 and $69,780.
What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Texas?
Entry-level Clergy positions in Texas typically start around $37,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Clergy in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,180 people are employed as Clergy in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Clergy in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Clergy in Texas is approximately $28.60 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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