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SOC 21-2011 · Georgia

Clergy Salary in Georgia

Clergy in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $65,660 a year) and the least in Macon ($54,030), across the 6 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the clergy average at $60,880 and the median at $60,530 for 1,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,860.

$66Khighest: Atlanta

$54Klowest: Macon

990jobs in these metros

6metro areas

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Clergy average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$65,660
Athens$60,530
Columbus$57,210
Augusta$57,080
Savannah$56,640
Macon$54,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$65,660	$65,150	$55,970	$52,410	100
Athens	$60,530	$59,530	$58,850	$48,544	93
Columbus	$57,210	$57,210	$40,040	$46,042	89
Augusta	$57,080	$57,160	$42,230	$45,944	92
Savannah	$56,640	$53,650	$45,730	$45,612	95
Macon	$54,030	$53,540	$37,860	$43,646	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Clergy salary in other states

Clergy salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

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.
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.

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