Clergy Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $54,830 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.36
10th percentile $47,130
90th percentile $96,040
Employed locally 380
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,130
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $54,830
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $96,040

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 79% Median Clergy salary is 21% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    California $77,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Salem, OR $75,830
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,120
    Social Workers, All Other$59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,040
    Rehabilitation Counselors$53,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Eugene, OR is $26.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.44 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Eugene, OR is 9.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $47,130 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.