Clergy Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #35 of 50 · TN
12.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,550 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $57,260
Employment 710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,600P25 $48,930 Median $57,260P75 $63,980P90 $73,920
About 80% of clergys in Tennessee earn between $41,600 and $73,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean clergy salary in Tennessee is $58,550, about 12.4% below the U.S. average ($66,860). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,720 | $61,050 | 220 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,240 | $60,220 | 140 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,040 | $59,050 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $57,140 | $56,570 | 60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $53,390 | $60,350 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $52,410 | $58,510 | 30 |