Clergy Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $73,570 +21% vs national
Median hourly $35.37
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $123,670
Employed locally 100
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $51,240
    50th (median)
    $73,570
    75th
    $88,590
    90th
    $123,670

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 92% Median Clergy salary is 8% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $92,850
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Modesto, CA is $35.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.34 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Modesto, CA is 21% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,240.