Clergy Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $76,540 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.80
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $101,230
Employed locally 90
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $60,720
    50th (median)
    $76,540
    75th
    $85,690
    90th
    $101,230

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 113% Median Clergy salary is 13% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,280

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Bakersfield, CA is $36.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.56 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Bakersfield, CA is 25.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,720.