Clergy Salary in Pennsylvania
Clergies in Pennsylvania make a median of $56,540 a year, or about $27.18 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Pennsylvania
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $63K | +11% | 50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $61K | +9% | 1,170 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $60K | +6% | 110 |
| Lebanon | $59K | +5% | 30 |
| York-Hanover | $56K | -1% | 60 |
| Lancaster | $56K | -1% | 160 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $56K | -2% | 160 |
| Pittsburgh | $55K | -3% | 340 |
| Altoona | $55K | -3% | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $51K | -9% | 110 |
| Johnstown | $47K | -17% | 50 |
| Erie | $42K | -26% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $56,540 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,230, and experienced clergies can clear $77,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,811/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 35.5% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $59,535 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.