How much does a clergy make in New Jersey?
$65,500a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in New Jersey. That is $31.49 an hour or $5,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.49
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,540Median: $65,500Highest 10%: $93,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| 25th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| Median | $65,500 | $31.49 | |
| 75th | $75,270 | $36.19 | |
| 90th | $93,780 | $45.09 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,430 |
| New York, NY | $61,860 |
| Trenton, NJ | $61,640 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clergys.
| 2. California | $77,710 |
| 3. Nevada | $73,910 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $72,190 |
| 5. New Jersey | $65,500 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $65,200 |
| 7. Vermont | $64,950 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $64,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $31.49 ($65,500 a year).
Do clergys make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $65,500 against $60,810 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for clergy pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays clergys the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $63,430 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.