Clergy Salary in Alaska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Clergies in Alaska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alaska Median
$55,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#43 of 50
150 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Alaska?

A Clergy working in Alaska earns a median salary of $55,780 per year, or about $26.82 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.

Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $35,910 while the top 10% make $76,820 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,030 and $59,230 a year.

Clergy salary range in Alaska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,910$17.26
25th percentile (early career)$37,030$17.80
50th percentile (median)$55,780$26.82
75th percentile (experienced)$59,230$28.48
90th percentile (top earners)$76,820$36.93

How Alaska compares

Alaska ranks 43rd out of 50 states and territories for Clergy pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$80,830
2California$77,710
3Nevada$73,910
4Massachusetts$72,190
5New Jersey$65,500

Working as a Clergy in Alaska

Nationally, about 57,000 people work as Clergies in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($55,780) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Clergy make in Alaska?
The median Clergy salary in Alaska is $55,780 per year, or about $26.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,910 at the entry level to $76,820 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Clergies about 8% less than the national median of $60,810. Alaska ranks 43rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Clergies?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $55,780 a year. About 150 Clergies are employed in Alaska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.