Clergy

Occupation

$60,820
National Median Salary
$29.24
Median Hourly Wage
58,080
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$37,140
$47,220
$60,820
$76,340
$99,720

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+38.4%
10 Year Change
$43,950
2014 Median
$60,820
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Clergy

Industry Annual Median Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $99,920 1,200
Grantmaking and Giving Services $94,830 130
Civic and Social Organizations $80,930 —
Real Estate $80,460 40
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $77,380 2,930

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Top Paying States for Clergy

State Annual Median Employment
California $77,850 6,390
Washington $77,530 800
Virgin Islands $75,600 30
Nevada $70,150 260
Massachusetts $67,830 830

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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Grantmaking and Giving Services Civic and Social Organizations Real Estate Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Child Care Services Outpatient Care Centers Offices of Physicians Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Food Manufacturing Animal Slaughtering and Processing Social Advocacy Organizations