Occupation Salary Profile

Clergy

SOC Code: 21-2011

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

National Median (BLS)
$60,470
▼ -0.03% Nominal ▼ -3.19% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$55,078
▲ +7.16% Nominal +3.91% Real
Average Base Salary
$60,480
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,020
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Clergy.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $36,360
25th Percentile $46,790
National Median (50th Percentile) $60,470
75th Percentile $71,920
90th Percentile $84,270
P10: $36,360 P50 (Median): $60,470 P90: $84,270
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 251 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $55,078
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +7.16%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +3.91%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $40,706
25th Percentile $46,738
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $55,078
75th Percentile $67,614
90th Percentile $82,500
H-1B P10: $40,706 H-1B P50: $55,078 H-1B P90: $82,500
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Clergy roles ($55,078) is -8.9% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($60,470).