Clergy pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,770 or more. The middle half of clergy in Baton Rouge earn between $46,530 and $63,410.
- $34K10th
- $47K25th
- $57KMedian
- $63K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,170 | $4,764 | $27.49 |
| Median | $56,810 | $4,734 | $27.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,530 | $3,878 | $22.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,410 | $5,284 | $30.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Clergy in Baton Rouge earn 5% more than the Louisiana average ($54,690) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $57,170 | $56,810 | $34,360 | $73,770 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $54,690 | $54,140 | $31,270 | $75,490 | 400 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $57,170, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $46,787 a year, or $3,899 a month and $1,800 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $57,170 buys what about $62,976 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 3rd of 4 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($58,860).
- New Orleans$58,860
- Shreveport$57,620
- Baton Rouge$57,170
- Lafayette$50,430
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Clergy salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$27.49 an hour on average, and $27.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $46,787 a year ($3,899 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,170.
Do clergy earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.