Clergy Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$59,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#33 of 50
1,060 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Indiana?

A Clergy working in Indiana earns a median salary of $59,020 per year, or about $28.38 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $37,860 while the top 10% make $77,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,980 and $65,330 a year.

Clergy salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,860$18.20
25th percentile (early career)$47,980$23.07
50th percentile (median)$59,020$28.38
75th percentile (experienced)$65,330$31.41
90th percentile (top earners)$77,670$37.34

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 33rd 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($59,020) 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 Indiana?
The median Clergy salary in Indiana is $59,020 per year, or about $28.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,860 at the entry level to $77,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Clergies about 3% less than the national median of $60,810. Indiana ranks 33rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Clergies?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,020 a year. About 1,060 Clergies are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.