Clergy Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $92,860 +52.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.64
10th percentile $54,100
90th percentile $175,060
Employed locally 290
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,100
    25th
    $71,360
    50th (median)
    $92,860
    75th
    $122,660
    90th
    $175,060

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 59% Median Clergy salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,790

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $77,850

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in San Jose, CA is $44.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in San Jose, CA is 52.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $54,100 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,360.