Clergy Salary in Alabama
Clergy in Alabama earn a median of $50,180 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480; the top 10% earn over $71,650. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$79,310 median in Alabama
- Instructional Coordinators$69,000 median in Alabama
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,570 median in Alabama
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$41,780 median in Alabama
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100,030 median in Alabama
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97,480 median in Alabama
Clergy pay in Alabama
How much do clergy make in Alabama?
The median is $50,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $71,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.