Clergy Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $75,830 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.46
10th percentile $49,790
90th percentile $95,200
Employed locally 510
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,790
    25th
    $53,380
    50th (median)
    $75,830
    75th
    $79,140
    90th
    $95,200

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 100% Median Clergy salary is 0% above 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    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

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790
    Social Workers, All Other $67,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Salem, OR is $36.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.52 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Salem, OR is 24.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $49,790 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,380.