Clergy Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $69,340 +14% vs national
Median hourly $33.34
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $87,640
Employed locally 90
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $60,150
    50th (median)
    $69,340
    75th
    $80,440
    90th
    $87,640

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 74% Median Clergy salary is 26% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,440
    Massachusetts $67,830
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,640

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,780
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Worcester, MA is $33.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.64 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Worcester, MA is 14% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,150.