Clergy Salary in Ohio
Clergies in Ohio make a median of $59,220 a year, or about $28.47 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Ohio
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $62K | +5% | 430 |
| Cincinnati | $60K | +2% | 430 |
| Cleveland | $59K | -1% | 280 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $58K | -2% | 90 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $58K | -2% | 190 |
| Akron | $57K | -4% | 100 |
| Canton-Massillon | $56K | -5% | 80 |
| Toledo | $54K | -9% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Ohio?
The median is $59,220 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,470, and experienced clergies can clear $81,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,058/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 29.3% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $64,757 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.