How much does a clergy make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Average (mean)
- $66,860
- Jobs
- 57,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $76,640 | $36.85 | |
| 90th | $98,890 | $47.54 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $80,830 |
| California | $77,710 |
| Nevada | $73,910 |
| Massachusetts | $72,190 |
| New Jersey | $65,500 |
| New Hampshire | $65,200 |
| Vermont | $64,950 |
| District of Columbia | $64,800 |
| Maine | $64,340 |
| New Mexico | $64,100 |
| Colorado | $63,700 |
| Connecticut | $63,470 |
| Delaware | $63,260 |
| Oregon | $63,140 |
| Arizona | $61,900 |
| Illinois | $61,820 |
| Maryland | $61,620 |
| Wyoming | $61,590 |
| Minnesota | $61,230 |
| Hawaii | $61,050 |
| Wisconsin | $60,950 |
| North Dakota | $60,680 |
| Iowa | $60,630 |
| Georgia | $60,530 |
| South Dakota | $59,860 |
| Rhode Island | $59,660 |
| North Carolina | $59,600 |
| Idaho | $59,570 |
| Montana | $59,550 |
| Texas | $59,480 |
| Ohio | $59,160 |
| Oklahoma | $59,110 |
| Indiana | $59,020 |
| Kentucky | $58,920 |
| Missouri | $58,740 |
| New York | $58,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| Nebraska | $57,520 |
| Tennessee | $57,260 |
| Florida | $56,940 |
| South Carolina | $56,630 |
| Michigan | $56,490 |
| Alaska | $55,780 |
| Virginia | $55,430 |
| Louisiana | $54,140 |
| Mississippi | $52,450 |
| Kansas | $52,130 |
| Alabama | $50,180 |
| Arkansas | $49,070 |
| West Virginia | $48,460 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,050 |
| Bozeman, MT | $81,770 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,750 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $81,280 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,760 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,330 |
| Salem, OR | $78,220 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,450 |
| Kennewick, WA | $77,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,050 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,020 |
In other countries
Clergy belongs to the international group "Religious professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Director$52,100
- Religious Worker$45,280
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).
How much does a clergy make a month?
About $5,068 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,810 a year.
How much does a clergy make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,860 or less a year ($18.20 an hour); the top 10% make $98,890 or more.
Which state pays clergys the most?
Washington, with a median of $80,830 a year, followed by California ($77,710) and Nevada ($73,910).
Which city pays clergys the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $84,050 a year.
How many clergys are there in the United States?
About 57,200 people work as clergys.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.