Clergy Salary in North Carolina
Clergies in North Carolina make a median of $59,530 a year, or about $28.62 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in North Carolina
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $62K | +5% | 80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $61K | +2% | 140 |
| Winston-Salem | $60K | +1% | 130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $60K | +1% | 50 |
| Fayetteville | $60K | +0% | 40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $60K | +0% | 330 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $58K | -2% | 190 |
| Wilmington | $56K | -5% | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $56K | -6% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in North Carolina?
The median is $59,530 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,930, and experienced clergies can clear $79,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,933/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 32.6% 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina 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 $64,246 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.