Clergy Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $78,280 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $109,240
Employed locally 440
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $51,130
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $90,380
    90th
    $109,240

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 83% Median Clergy salary is 17% 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
    California $77,850

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $100,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Sacramento, CA is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,130.