Clergy Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$59,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#32 of 50
510 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Oklahoma?

Clergies in Oklahoma take home a median of $59,110 annually — roughly $28.42 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $60,810.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $40,150 while the top 10% make $79,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,670 and $64,900 a year.

Clergy salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,150$19.30
25th percentile (early career)$50,670$24.36
50th percentile (median)$59,110$28.42
75th percentile (experienced)$64,900$31.20
90th percentile (top earners)$79,860$38.39

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 32nd 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 Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($59,110) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Clergy salary in Oklahoma is $59,110 per year, or about $28.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,150 at the entry level to $79,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Clergies about 3% less than the national median of $60,810. Oklahoma ranks 32nd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Clergies?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,110 a year. About 510 Clergies are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.