Clergy Salary in South Carolina
Clergy in South Carolina earn a median of $56,630 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,110; the top 10% earn over $79,950. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$36,120 median in South Carolina
- Instructional Coordinators$65,460 median in South Carolina
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,340 median in South Carolina
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$51,200 median in South Carolina
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$95,570 median in South Carolina
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102,440 median in South Carolina
Clergy pay in South Carolina
How much do clergy make in South Carolina?
The median is $56,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,110 and the top 10% earn over $79,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.