Clergy Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $75,410 +24% vs national
Median hourly $36.26
10th percentile $46,840
90th percentile $125,640
Employed locally 470
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,840
    25th
    $66,380
    50th (median)
    $75,410
    75th
    $86,980
    90th
    $125,640

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 88% Median Clergy salary is 12% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,270
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $92,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Riverside, CA is $36.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.15 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Riverside, CA is 24% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $46,840 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,380.