How much does a religious worker make in New Jersey?
$43,480a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in New Jersey. That is $20.90 an hour or $3,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.90
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $43,480Highest 10%: $76,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| 75th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| 90th | $76,890 | $36.97 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $51,120 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for religious workers.
| 12. Arkansas | $44,760 |
| 13. Iowa | $44,110 |
| 14. Tennessee | $43,980 |
| 15. New Jersey | $43,480 |
| 16. Ohio | $40,780 |
| 17. Connecticut | $39,310 |
| 18. Florida | $38,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $20.90 ($43,480 a year).
Do religious workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $43,480 against $45,280 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for religious worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 28 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays religious workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $51,120 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.