Clergy Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $77,370 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.20
10th percentile $44,470
90th percentile $106,600
Employed locally 70
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,470
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $77,370
    75th
    $96,400
    90th
    $106,600

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 83% Median Clergy salary is 17% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,400
    Health Education Specialists $59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in San Luis Obispo, CA is $37.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.30 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 27.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $44,470 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.