Clergy Salary in Arkansas
Clergy in Arkansas earn a median of $49,070 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,070; the top 10% earn over $78,850. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$33,920 median in Arkansas
- Instructional Coordinators$67,100 median in Arkansas
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,770 median in Arkansas
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$44,990 median in Arkansas
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$78,240 median in Arkansas
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$86,330 median in Arkansas
Clergy pay in Arkansas
How much do clergy make in Arkansas?
The median is $49,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,070 and the top 10% earn over $78,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.