Clergy Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 23 metro areas • California
Clergy in California earn a median salary of $74,782 per year on average across 23 metro and nonmetro areas, +23% vs the national median of $60,820. An estimated 6,200 clergy are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $52,790 to $92,860 depending on location.
$74,782
Avg median salary in California
$92,860
Highest paying metro
$52,790
Lowest paying metro
6,200
Employed in California
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Clergy salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $92,860 | $71,360 | $122,660 | 290 |
| Vallejo, CA | $83,550 | $56,060 | $89,790 | 60 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,210 | $74,100 | $104,930 | 870 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,370 | $61,790 | $86,040 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,790 | $62,260 | $103,000 | 2,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,280 | $51,130 | $90,380 | 440 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,370 | $44,850 | $96,400 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,100 | $56,650 | $99,310 | 590 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,540 | $60,720 | $85,690 | 90 |
| North Coast Region of California | $76,280 | $66,900 | $87,550 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,450 | $60,330 | $84,170 | 120 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,410 | $66,380 | $86,980 | 470 |
| Salinas, CA | $75,090 | $53,850 | $85,690 | 90 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,930 | $59,140 | $93,950 | 70 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $74,760 | $52,700 | $85,690 | 30 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,320 | $58,910 | $85,690 | 120 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,570 | $51,240 | $88,590 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,750 | $47,330 | $88,910 | 340 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $71,970 | $45,780 | $86,210 | 50 |
| Redding, CA | $69,860 | $46,500 | $79,490 | 30 |
| Visalia, CA | $66,030 | $46,890 | $81,500 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,700 | $43,440 | $98,220 | 50 |
| Chico, CA | $52,790 | $38,240 | $85,660 | 40 |