Clergy Salary in California
In California, clergy earn a median of $77,850 per year.
Median (California)
$77,850
Bottom 10%
$43,080
Top 10%
$136,030
Employed in California
6,390
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, clergy earn a median of $77,850 — 28% above the national median of $60,820. Locally the range runs $43,080 to $136,030. About 6,390 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 53 states for clergy pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 6,390 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$60,820
US bottom 10%
$37,140
US top 10%
$99,720
Skills that move pay in this role
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
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