Clergy Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $61,270 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $91,620
Employed locally 130
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $52,770
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $76,000
    90th
    $91,620

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 90% Median Clergy salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,210
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $65,690

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,910
    Community Health Workers $58,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Albuquerque, NM is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.64 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.7% above the national median of $60,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clergy in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,770.