Clergy pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,360 or more. The middle half of clergy in Jackson earn between $51,520 and $73,920.
- $39K10th
- $52K25th
- $57KMedian
- $74K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,360 | $5,363 | $30.94 |
| Median | $57,110 | $4,759 | $27.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,520 | $4,293 | $24.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,920 | $6,160 | $35.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Clergy in Jackson earn 13% more than the Mississippi average ($56,880) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $64,360 | $57,110 | $38,960 | $102,360 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $56,880 | $52,450 | $35,030 | $85,810 | 250 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $64,360, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $52,051 a year, or $4,338 a month and $2,002 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $64,360 buys what about $72,276 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$64,360
- Hattiesburg$53,970
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 Jackson: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Jackson?
$30.94 an hour on average, and $27.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Jackson?
About $52,051 a year ($4,338 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,360.
Do clergy earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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