Clergy Salary in Indiana
Clergies in Indiana make a mean (average) of $57,580 a year, or about $27.69 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $58K (mean) get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Indiana
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $59K | +2% | 360 |
| Fort Wayne | $58K | +1% | 70 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $56K | -3% | 70 |
| Evansville | $53K | -8% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Indiana?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $57,580 a year for this occupation in Indiana. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $40,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,879/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 29.5% 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 Indiana?
Indiana 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 $62,716 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.