Clergy Salary in New Jersey
Clergy in New Jersey earn a median of $65,500 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,540; the top 10% earn over $93,780. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$65,730 median in New Jersey
- Instructional Coordinators$96,090 median in New Jersey
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,910 median in New Jersey
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$78,770 median in New Jersey
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,570 median in New Jersey
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$137,440 median in New Jersey
Clergy pay in New Jersey
How much do clergy make in New Jersey?
The median is $65,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,540 and the top 10% earn over $93,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.