Clergy Salary in Arkansas
Clergies in Arkansas make a median of $51,240 a year, or about $24.64 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $51K get you in Arkansas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Arkansas
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $61K | +19% | 50 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $51K | -0% | 150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Arkansas?
The median is $51,240 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,950, and experienced clergies can clear $75,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Arkansas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,448/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 29.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clergy salary go in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $58,466 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clergies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.