Clergy Salary in North Carolina
Clergy in North Carolina earn a median of $59,600 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,880; the top 10% earn over $82,350. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$63,280 median in North Carolina
- Instructional Coordinators$63,340 median in North Carolina
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,630 median in North Carolina
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57,200 median in North Carolina
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$101,060 median in North Carolina
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$83,180 median in North Carolina
Clergy pay in North Carolina
How much do clergy make in North Carolina?
The median is $59,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,880 and the top 10% earn over $82,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.