Clergy Salary in Louisiana
Clergies in Louisiana make a median of $57,370 a year, or about $27.58 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Louisiana
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $63K | +11% | 70 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $61K | +7% | 30 |
| Baton Rouge | $61K | +6% | 70 |
| Lafayette | $58K | +1% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Louisiana?
The median is $57,370 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,090, and experienced clergies can clear $84,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,857/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 30.9% 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana 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 $65,731 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.