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Clergy Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Clergy make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,710
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.2% vs 2024
$87,150
Mean Salary
$77,710
Median Salary
$37.36
Hourly Rate
7,110 people work as Clergy in California
Clergy salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Clergy in California earn a median salary of $77,710 per year ($6,475/month).
This is 28.2% above the national average of $60,623.
California ranks #2 out of 50 states for Clergy pay.
Approximately 7,110 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.75
Active Listening
4.25
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Instructing
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Philosophy and Theology
4.68
English Language
4.15
Administration and Management
4.13
Customer and Personal Service
3.98
Education and Training
3.83
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.8% of workers)
Salaries for Clergy in California range from $42,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $157,030 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $97,640.
Median $77,710
P10: $42,690P25: $61,310P75: $97,640P90: $157,030
10th
$42,690
25th
$61,310
Median
$77,710
75th
$97,640
90th
$157,030
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,690
$20.52
$3,557
25th Percentile
$61,310
$29.48
$5,109
Median (50th)
$77,710
$37.36
$6,475
75th Percentile
$97,640
$46.94
$8,136
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$157,030
$75.50
$13,085
Note: The mean (average) salary of $87,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Clergy in California is $77,710 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $87,150.
What is the salary range for a Clergy in California?
Salaries for Clergy in California range from $42,690 at the 10th percentile to $157,030 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $97,640.
What is the starting salary for a Clergy in California?
Entry-level Clergy positions in California typically start around $42,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Clergy in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,110 people are employed as Clergy in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Clergy in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Clergy in California is approximately $37.36 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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