Clergy Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $63,640 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.60
10th percentile $53,200
90th percentile $86,430
Employed locally 250
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,200
    25th
    $59,390
    50th (median)
    $63,640
    75th
    $72,850
    90th
    $86,430

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 62% Median Clergy salary is 38% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $69,550
    Waco, TX $68,340

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,390
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Denver, CO is $30.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Denver, CO is 4.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $53,200 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,390.