How much does a clergy make in Boston?
$73,160a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $35.17 an hour or $6,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.17
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 221
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $73,160Highest 10%: $99,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $73,160 | $35.17 | |
| 75th | $78,530 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $99,070 | $47.63 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for clergys.
| Worcester, MA | $72,300 |
| Springfield, MA | $69,900 |
| Providence, RI | $59,800 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,320 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $98,100 |
| Educational | $80,760 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $77,420 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,830 |
| Director | $68,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,830 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,260 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $35.17 ($73,160 a year).
Do clergys make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $73,160 against $60,810 nationally, 20% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $72,190, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for clergy pay?
20 of 221 metro areas with data.
How much does a clergy make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,070 or more.
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.