Clergy Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $66,330 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.89
10th percentile $54,590
90th percentile $100,970
Employed locally 160
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,590
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $66,330
    75th
    $81,360
    90th
    $100,970

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 59% Median Clergy salary is 41% 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
    New Haven, CT $70,700
    Connecticut $65,040
    District of Columbia $64,990
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $64,270
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,480

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $79,840
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,850
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,080
    Healthcare Social Workers $90,440
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Bridgeport, CT is $31.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.68 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Bridgeport, CT is 9.1% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $54,590 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.