The salary statistics of clergy in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare clergy salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for clergy in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) clergy is $89,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid clergy is $28,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of clergy in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2013. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $55,060 | 3.23% | 3.23% |
| 2012 | $53,280 | - | - |
The average salaries of clergy in three industries in the information sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for clergy occupations is the broadcasting (except internet) industry with an annual salary $55,900. The lowest paying industry is the radio broadcasting industry (annual salary $55,900). For detailed clergy salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting (except Internet) | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | |
| Radio Broadcasting | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].