Clergy pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,290 or more. The middle half of clergy in Hagerstown earn between $51,690 and $85,480.
- $38K10th
- $52K25th
- $68KMedian
- $85K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,200 | $5,933 | $34.23 |
| Median | $67,640 | $5,637 | $32.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,690 | $4,308 | $24.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,480 | $7,123 | $41.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Clergy in Hagerstown earn 11% more than the Maryland average ($63,980) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $71,200 | $67,640 | $37,880 | $118,290 | 30 |
| Maryland | $63,980 | $61,620 | $36,450 | $104,330 | 670 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clergy salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $71,200, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $55,749 a year, or $4,646 a month and $2,144 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $56,547 | $4,712 |
| Working in MD | $55,749 | $4,646 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $71,200 buys what about $75,607 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 1st of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Hagerstown$71,200
- Baltimore$60,010
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Hagerstown?
$34.23 an hour on average, and $32.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $55,749 a year ($4,646 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,200. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do clergy earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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