Clergy Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $69,830 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.57
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $95,710
Employed locally 60
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $50,460
    50th (median)
    $69,830
    75th
    $92,460
    90th
    $95,710

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 72% Median Clergy salary is 28% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,410
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $55,570

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,200
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $78,830
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Trenton, NJ is $33.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.18 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Trenton, NJ is 14.8% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,460.