Clergy Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $70,700 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $99,450
Employed locally 220
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $55,410
    50th (median)
    $70,700
    75th
    $81,830
    90th
    $99,450

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 82% Median Clergy salary is 18% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $66,330
    Connecticut $65,040
    District of Columbia $64,990
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $64,270
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,480

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $74,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,130
    Rehabilitation Counselors $60,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in New Haven, CT is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in New Haven, CT is 16.2% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,410.