Clergy Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,380 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $117,200
Employed locally 1,210
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $51,600
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $89,950
    90th
    $117,200

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 74% Median Clergy salary is 26% 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
    Tucson, AZ $63,480
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,090

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Phoenix, AZ is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.18 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,600.