Clergy Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $70,440 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.87
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $89,480
Employed locally 580
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $61,890
    50th (median)
    $70,440
    75th
    $78,630
    90th
    $89,480

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 63% Median Clergy salary is 37% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,930
    Worcester, MA $69,340
    Massachusetts $67,830
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,640

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,780
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $78,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,450
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,210
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Boston, MA-NH is $33.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.63 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Boston, MA-NH is 15.8% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,890.