Clergy Salary in Florida
Clergies in Florida make a median of $59,430 a year, or about $28.57 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Florida
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $62K | +4% | 570 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $61K | +3% | 90 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $61K | +2% | 860 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $60K | +2% | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $60K | +1% | 230 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $60K | +1% | 570 |
| Gainesville | $60K | +0% | 70 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $60K | +0% | 90 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $59K | +0% | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $58K | -2% | 100 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $58K | -2% | 80 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $57K | -4% | 80 |
| Ocala | $52K | -13% | 40 |
| Tallahassee | $48K | -19% | 50 |
| Port St. Lucie | $46K | -23% | 60 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $46K | -23% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 16 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Florida?
The median is $59,430 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,100, and experienced clergies can clear $97,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,149/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 40% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $60,286 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.