Clergy in New Jersey

Local pay for clergy in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 21-2011

$65,500

median pay, New Jersey

1,460

employed in New Jersey

+7.7%

vs U.S. median

+1.0%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What clergy earn in New Jersey

New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of clergy in New Jersey earn between $49,570 and $75,270 a year; the U.S. median is $60,810.

$39,540

P10

$49,570

P25

$65,500

MEDIAN

$75,270

P75

$93,780

P90

Pay by metro in New Jersey

$61,640

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