Clergy Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Clergies in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$56,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#40 of 50
3,560 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Florida?

A Clergy working in Florida earns a median salary of $56,940 per year, or about $27.38 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $35,950 while the top 10% make $88,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,460 and $65,960 a year.

Clergy salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,950$17.28
25th percentile (early career)$39,460$18.97
50th percentile (median)$56,940$27.38
75th percentile (experienced)$65,960$31.71
90th percentile (top earners)$88,560$42.58

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 40th out of 50 states and territories for Clergy pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$80,830
2California$77,710
3Nevada$73,910
4Massachusetts$72,190
5New Jersey$65,500

Working as a Clergy in Florida

Nationally, about 57,000 people work as Clergies in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($56,940) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Clergy make in Florida?
The median Clergy salary in Florida is $56,940 per year, or about $27.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,950 at the entry level to $88,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Clergies about 6% less than the national median of $60,810. Florida ranks 40th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Clergies?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $56,940 a year. About 3,560 Clergies are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.