Clergy Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $58,700 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $118,000
Employed locally 50
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $43,440
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $98,220
    90th
    $118,000

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 54% Median Clergy salary is 46% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $83,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,310
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,590
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,310
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $93,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 3.5% below 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,440.