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Clergy Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 50 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of clergys in California earn between $42,690 and $157,030. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean clergy salary in California is $87,150, about 30.3% above the U.S. average ($66,860). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $84,050 | $104,000 | — |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $81,280 | $79,270 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $80,760 | $85,300 | 70 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,590 | $75,860 | 60 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $79,100 | $78,250 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,330 | $78,400 | 450 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,510 | $77,970 | 330 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77,450 | $77,750 | 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do clergy make in California?
The median clergy salary in California is $77,710 per year (mean $87,150), and about 80% earn between $42,690 and $157,030.
How much do clergy make per hour in California?
Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $87,150 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for clergy?
California ranks #1 of 50 states for clergy pay. Its mean salary of $87,150 is about 30.3% above the U.S. average of $66,860.
Which metro areas in California pay clergy the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for clergy are Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($84,050), Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($81,280), Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ($80,760), by median annual wage.