Clergy Salary in Tennessee
Clergy in Tennessee earn a median of $57,260 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,600; the top 10% earn over $73,920. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$61,940 median in Tennessee
- Instructional Coordinators$74,390 median in Tennessee
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,960 median in Tennessee
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49,200 median in Tennessee
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100,850 median in Tennessee
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97,590 median in Tennessee
Clergy pay in Tennessee
How much do clergy make in Tennessee?
The median is $57,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,600 and the top 10% earn over $73,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−6% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.