MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-2011

Clergy Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $67,830 +12% above national average (national: $60,820)
$69,190Mean Annual
$33Median Hourly
830Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$67,830
$44,310
10th pct.
$88,650
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$44,310$21.30
25th percentile$58,930$28.33
50th percentile (median)$67,830$32.61
75th percentile$78,630$37.80
90th percentile (top earners)$88,650$42.62
Mean (average)$69,190$33.27

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $67,830
California $77,850 +15%
Washington $77,530 +14%
Nevada $70,150 +3%
Vermont $66,860 -1%
New Hampshire $66,670 -2%
Georgia $65,510 -3%
Minnesota $65,350 -4%
Connecticut $65,040 -4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Clergy salary in Massachusetts?

The mean clergy salary in Massachusetts is $69,190 per year. The median (middle) salary is $67,830 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Massachusetts?

Entry-level clergys (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $44,310 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $58,930 per year.

What is the highest Clergy salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $88,650 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $78,630 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Clergy salary compare to the national average?

The median clergy salary in Massachusetts is $67,830, which is +12% above national average of $60,820.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes