Clergy Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $75,090 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.10
10th percentile $43,320
90th percentile $106,910
Employed locally 90
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,320
    25th
    $53,850
    50th (median)
    $75,090
    75th
    $85,690
    90th
    $106,910

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 79% Median Clergy salary is 21% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Salinas, CA is $36.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.17 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Salinas, CA is 23.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $43,320 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,850.