Clergies in Delaware make a median of $61,250 a year, or about $29.45 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Clergy salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $47,680, 25th percentile $51,710, median $61,250, 75th percentile $68,470, 90th percentile $91,450. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $61,250 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,680, and experienced clergies can clear $91,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,036/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 35.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a clergy salary go in Delaware?▼
Delaware 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 $62,814 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.
