Clergy Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #43 of 50 · MS
14.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,880 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $52,450
Employment 250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,030P25 $48,270 Median $52,450P75 $60,790P90 $85,810
About 80% of clergys in Mississippi earn between $35,030 and $85,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean clergy salary in Mississippi is $56,880, about 14.9% below the U.S. average ($66,860). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $57,110 | $64,360 | 60 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $51,670 | $53,970 | 30 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $50,500 | $56,240 | 40 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,960 | $48,230 | 30 |