How much does a clergy make in South Carolina?
$56,630a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in South Carolina. That is $27.23 an hour or $4,719 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.23
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,110Median: $56,630Highest 10%: $79,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,110 | $20.25 | |
| 25th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $56,630 | $27.23 | |
| 75th | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 90th | $79,950 | $38.44 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $60,760 |
| Charleston, SC | $59,570 |
| Columbia, SC | $57,990 |
| Greenville, SC | $57,430 |
| Augusta, GA | $57,160 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $56,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clergys.
| 38. Nebraska | $57,520 |
| 39. Tennessee | $57,260 |
| 40. Florida | $56,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $56,630 |
| 42. Michigan | $56,490 |
| 43. Alaska | $55,780 |
| 44. Virginia | $55,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $27.23 ($56,630 a year).
Do clergys make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $56,630 against $60,810 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for clergy pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays clergys the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $60,760 a year.
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.