Clergy Salary in Texas
Clergies in Texas make a median of $59,550 a year, or about $28.63 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Texas
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $68K | +15% | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $62K | +5% | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $62K | +5% | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | +4% | 180 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61K | +3% | 220 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $60K | +0% | 660 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $59K | -2% | 510 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $58K | -3% | 60 |
| El Paso | $57K | -5% | 30 |
| Tyler | $49K | -17% | 50 |
| Abilene | $47K | -21% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 11 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Texas?
The median is $59,550 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,390, and experienced clergies can clear $82,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,157/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 34% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $65,089 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.