The salary statistics and trend of clergy in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare clergy salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for clergy in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $65,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent clergy is $24,620.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of clergy in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,780 | 1.03% | 7.86% |
| 2016 | $38,380 | -3.65% | - |
| 2015 | $39,780 | 3.62% | - |
| 2014 | $38,340 | 6.47% | - |
| 2013 | $35,860 | 0.36% | - |
| 2012 | $35,730 | - | - |
The average salaries of clergy in ten industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of clergy in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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