Clergy Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $83,210 +36.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.01
10th percentile $41,900
90th percentile $161,460
Employed locally 870
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,900
    25th
    $74,100
    50th (median)
    $83,210
    75th
    $104,930
    90th
    $161,460

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 62% Median Clergy salary is 38% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,790

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,280
    California $77,850

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$57,220
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$71,810
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$100,960
    Marriage and Family Therapists$76,980
    Healthcare Social Workers$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in San Francisco, CA is $40.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.8% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $41,900 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,100.