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.

Mississippi
$56,880
U.S. average
$66,860

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do clergy make in Mississippi?

The median clergy salary in Mississippi is $52,450 per year (mean $56,880), and about 80% earn between $35,030 and $85,810.

How much do clergy make per hour in Mississippi?

Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,880 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Mississippi a high-paying state for clergy?

Mississippi ranks #43 of 50 states for clergy pay. Its mean salary of $56,880 is about 14.9% below the U.S. average of $66,860.

Which metro areas in Mississippi pay clergy the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for clergy are Jackson, MS ($57,110), Hattiesburg, MS ($51,670), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($50,500), by median annual wage.

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