Clergy Salary in Louisiana
Clergy in Louisiana earn a median of $54,140 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,270; the top 10% earn over $75,490. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$29,540 median in Louisiana
- Instructional Coordinators$63,120 median in Louisiana
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,870 median in Louisiana
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$46,030 median in Louisiana
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$98,840 median in Louisiana
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$83,360 median in Louisiana
Clergy pay in Louisiana
How much do clergy make in Louisiana?
The median is $54,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,270 and the top 10% earn over $75,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.