Clergy Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $76,760 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $107,880
Employed locally 1,780
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $59,760
    50th (median)
    $76,760
    75th
    $92,690
    90th
    $107,880

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 81% Median Clergy salary is 19% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Salem, OR $75,830
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,970

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,130
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$84,930
    Social Workers, All Other$64,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Portland, OR-WA is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.78 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Portland, OR-WA is 26.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,760.