Clergy Salary in Virginia
Clergy in Virginia earn a median of $55,430 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,710; the top 10% earn over $81,680. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$59,020 median in Virginia
- Instructional Coordinators$83,230 median in Virginia
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,660 median in Virginia
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53,320 median in Virginia
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$120,840 median in Virginia
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106,100 median in Virginia
Clergy pay in Virginia
How much do clergy make in Virginia?
The median is $55,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,710 and the top 10% earn over $81,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−9% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.