Clergy Salary in Mississippi
Clergy in Mississippi earn a median of $52,450 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,030; the top 10% earn over $85,810. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$49,430 median in Mississippi
- Instructional Coordinators$61,830 median in Mississippi
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,710 median in Mississippi
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49,740 median in Mississippi
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$86,590 median in Mississippi
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,800 median in Mississippi
Clergy pay in Mississippi
How much do clergy make in Mississippi?
The median is $52,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,030 and the top 10% earn over $85,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.