SOC 212011

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

National Median

$60,820

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$60,820

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,140

Experienced (90th pct)

$99,720

Total Employed

58,080

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,140 - $47,220
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,220 - $76,340
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$76,340 - $99,720

Highest Paying Locations for Clergy

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$92,860

+52.7% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$83,550

+37.4% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$83,210

+36.8% vs national

Central East New York nonmetropolitan area

$83,110

+36.6% vs national

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

$80,370

+32.1% vs national

Clergy Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$92,860	290
Vallejo, CA	$83,550	60
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$83,210	870
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$83,110	160
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$80,370	80
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$79,590	510
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$78,790	2,100
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$78,280	440
California	$77,850	6,390
Washington	$77,530	800
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$77,370	70
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$77,100	590
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$76,760	1,780
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$76,540	90
Salem, OR	$75,830	510
Virgin Islands	$75,600	30
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$75,450	120
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$75,410	470
Salinas, CA	$75,090	90
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$74,930	70
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$74,760	30
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$74,320	120
Billings, MT	$73,850	160
Modesto, CA	$73,570	100
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$72,770	50
Fresno, CA	$72,750	340
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$71,970	50
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$70,810	790
New Haven, CT	$70,700	220
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$70,440	580
Nevada	$70,150	260
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$70,150	230
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$69,870	50
Redding, CA	$69,860	30
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$69,830	60
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$69,550	40
Worcester, MA	$69,340	90
Rochester, MN	$68,810	40
Waco, TX	$68,340	30
Boulder, CO	$68,230	50
Massachusetts	$67,830	830
Vermont	$66,860	40
Springfield, MA	$66,700	40
New Hampshire	$66,670	100
Madison, WI	$66,620	110
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$66,330	160
Visalia, CA	$66,030	60
St. Cloud, MN	$65,730	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$65,720	640
Georgia	$65,510	1,280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Clergy?

The national median annual salary for Clergy is $60,820, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Clergys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Clergys is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $92,860.

How much can an experienced Clergy make?

Top-earning Clergys (90th percentile) make $99,720 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.