Clergy Salary in Oklahoma
Clergies in Oklahoma make a median of $56,480 a year, or about $27.16 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Oklahoma. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $56K get you in Oklahoma?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oklahoma
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Oklahoma
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $58K | +3% | 250 |
| Tulsa | $55K | -2% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Oklahoma?
The median is $56,480 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,690, and experienced clergies can clear $72,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Oklahoma?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,769/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,081/month, which eats 28.7% 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 Oklahoma?
Oklahoma 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 $64,578 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.