Clergy Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $77,100 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $39,810
90th percentile $129,090
Employed locally 590
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,810
    25th
    $56,650
    50th (median)
    $77,100
    75th
    $99,310
    90th
    $129,090

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 75% Median Clergy salary is 25% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists $48,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers $83,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in San Diego, CA is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.72 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in San Diego, CA is 26.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,810 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,650.