How much does a clergy make in Tennessee?
$57,260a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in Tennessee. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $57,260Highest 10%: $73,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $63,980 | $30.76 | |
| 90th | $73,920 | $35.54 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $60,720 |
| Memphis, TN | $59,240 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,040 |
| Knoxville, TN | $57,140 |
| Johnson City, TN | $53,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clergys.
| 36. New York | $58,580 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| 38. Nebraska | $57,520 |
| 39. Tennessee | $57,260 |
| 40. Florida | $56,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $56,630 |
| 42. Michigan | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.53 ($57,260 a year).
Do clergys make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $57,260 against $60,810 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for clergy pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays clergys the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $60,720 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.