Clergy Salary in Arizona (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$61,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#15 of 50
1,070 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Arizona?

A Clergy working in Arizona earns a median salary of $61,900 per year, or about $29.76 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $44,440 while the top 10% make $102,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,990 and $76,670 a year.

Clergy salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,440$21.37
25th percentile (early career)$51,990$25.00
50th percentile (median)$61,900$29.76
75th percentile (experienced)$76,670$36.86
90th percentile (top earners)$102,290$49.18

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 15th 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 Arizona

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 Arizona pay ($61,900) 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 Arizona?
The median Clergy salary in Arizona is $61,900 per year, or about $29.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,440 at the entry level to $102,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Clergies about 2% more than the national median of $60,810. Arizona ranks 15th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Clergies?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,900 a year. About 1,070 Clergies are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), 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.