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Clergy Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Clergy make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$72,190
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.4% vs 2024
$73,510
Mean Salary
$72,190
Median Salary
$34.71
Hourly Rate
840 people work as Clergy in Massachusetts
Clergy salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Clergy in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $72,190 per year ($6,015/month).
This is 19.1% above the national average of $60,623.
Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 50 states for Clergy pay.
Approximately 840 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 6.4% 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 Massachusetts range from $51,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,250 and $78,530.
Median $72,190
P10: $51,600P25: $61,250P75: $78,530P90: $98,650
10th
$51,600
25th
$61,250
Median
$72,190
75th
$78,530
90th
$98,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$51,600
$24.81
$4,300
25th Percentile
$61,250
$29.45
$5,104
Median (50th)
$72,190
$34.71
$6,015
75th Percentile
$78,530
$37.75
$6,544
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,650
$47.43
$8,220
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,510 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Clergy in Massachusetts is $72,190 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,510.
What is the salary range for a Clergy in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Clergy in Massachusetts range from $51,600 at the 10th percentile to $98,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,250 and $78,530.
What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Clergy positions in Massachusetts typically start around $51,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,250 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Clergy in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 840 people are employed as Clergy in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Clergy in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Clergy in Massachusetts is approximately $34.71 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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