Clergy Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $79,590 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.26
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $128,230
Employed locally 510
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $58,640
    50th (median)
    $79,590
    75th
    $96,810
    90th
    $128,230

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 71% Median Clergy salary is 29% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,790

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $77,530
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,770
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,210
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $69,870

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,490
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $63,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Seattle, WA is $38.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.10 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Seattle, WA is 30.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,640.