Clergy Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,180 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $48,280
90th percentile $74,660
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,280
    25th
    $63,180
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $70,710
    90th
    $74,660

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 71% Median Clergy salary is 29% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,280
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,210

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Portland, ME is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Portland, ME is 3.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $48,280 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,180.