How much does a clergy make in Portland?
$65,710a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.59 an hour or $5,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.59
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 221
- Jobs in the area
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,620Median: $65,710Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 75th | $80,300 | $38.61 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.78 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for clergys.
| Salem, OR | $78,220 |
| Corvallis, OR | $71,130 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $69,990 |
| Albany, OR | $62,540 |
| Medford, OR | $61,860 |
| Eugene, OR | $60,520 |
| Bend, OR | $59,850 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,510 |
| Counselor | $78,740 |
| Educational | $78,400 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 |
| Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Child | $66,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.59 ($65,710 a year).
Do clergys make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $65,710 against $60,810 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,140, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for clergy pay?
35 of 221 metro areas with data.
How much does a clergy make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,500 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.