Clergy Salary in Nebraska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$57,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#38 of 50
270 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Nebraska?

A Clergy working in Nebraska earns a median salary of $57,520 per year, or about $27.65 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $45,920 while the top 10% make $67,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,960 and $62,650 a year.

Clergy salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,920$22.08
25th percentile (early career)$50,960$24.50
50th percentile (median)$57,520$27.65
75th percentile (experienced)$62,650$30.12
90th percentile (top earners)$67,230$32.32

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 38th 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay ($57,520) 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 Nebraska?
The median Clergy salary in Nebraska is $57,520 per year, or about $27.65 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,920 at the entry level to $67,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Clergies about 5% less than the national median of $60,810. Nebraska ranks 38th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Clergies?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,520 a year. About 270 Clergies are employed in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), 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.