Clergy Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #26 of 50 · NC
8.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,130 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $59,600
Employment 1,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,880P25 $49,350 Median $59,600P75 $66,910P90 $82,350
About 80% of clergys in North Carolina earn between $39,880 and $82,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean clergy salary in North Carolina is $61,130, about 8.6% below the U.S. average ($66,860). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $61,160 | $58,410 | 100 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $61,030 | $64,700 | 120 |
| Asheville, NC | $60,790 | $61,750 | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,760 | $63,270 | 360 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $60,130 | $60,610 | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $58,770 | $60,320 | 220 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $58,210 | $67,310 | 80 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $58,210 | $66,010 | 60 |