Clergy Salary in California
Clergy in California earn a median of $77,710 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,690; the top 10% earn over $157,030. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$61,570 median in California
- Instructional Coordinators$97,010 median in California
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$86,500 median in California
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67,100 median in California
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$125,460 median in California
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$159,950 median in California
Clergy pay in California
How much do clergy make in California?
The median is $77,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,690 and the top 10% earn over $157,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+28% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.