How much does a clergy make in California?
$77,710a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in California. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.36
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,690Median: $77,710Highest 10%: $157,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| Median | $77,710 | $37.36 | |
| 75th | $97,640 | $46.94 | |
| 90th | $157,000 | $75.50 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $81,280 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,760 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,330 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,450 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,020 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $73,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,770 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,130 |
| Modesto, CA | $65,360 |
| Redding, CA | $64,640 |
| Visalia, CA | $64,240 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,610 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clergys.
| 1. Washington | $80,830 |
| 2. California | $77,710 |
| 3. Nevada | $73,910 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $72,190 |
| 5. New Jersey | $65,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.36 ($77,710 a year).
Do clergys make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $77,710 against $60,810 nationally, 28% more.
Where does California rank for clergy pay?
California ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays clergys the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $84,050 a year.
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.