How much does a clergy make in Philadelphia?
$63,430a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 221
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $63,430Highest 10%: $90,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| Median | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $73,140 | $35.16 | |
| 90th | $90,720 | $43.62 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for clergys.
| Harrisburg, PA | $59,650 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,530 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,510 |
| Reading, PA | $58,950 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,720 |
| Scranton, PA | $51,670 |
| York, PA | $50,200 |
| Erie, PA | $44,040 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $80,660 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $78,640 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,220 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,310 |
| Educational | $66,190 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,990 |
| Director | $59,320 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,140 |
| Child | $55,930 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $30.50 ($63,430 a year).
Do clergys make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $63,430 against $60,810 nationally, 4% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $58,300, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for clergy pay?
43 of 221 metro areas with data.
How much does a clergy make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,720 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.