Clergy Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $52,790 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $96,850
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $85,660
    90th
    $96,850

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 77% Median Clergy salary is 23% 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
    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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $93,890
    Health Education Specialists $56,950
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Chico, CA is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Chico, CA is 13.2% below 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.