Clergy Salary in Delaware (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Delaware Median
$63,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#13 of 50
120 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Delaware?

A Clergy working in Delaware earns a median salary of $63,260 per year, or about $30.41 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.

Within Delaware, entry-level pay starts around $51,270 while the top 10% make $78,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,890 and $75,620 a year.

Clergy salary range in Delaware

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$51,270$24.65
25th percentile (early career)$58,890$28.31
50th percentile (median)$63,260$30.41
75th percentile (experienced)$75,620$36.36
90th percentile (top earners)$78,150$37.57

How Delaware compares

Delaware ranks 13th 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 Delaware

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 Delaware pay ($63,260) 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 Delaware?
The median Clergy salary in Delaware is $63,260 per year, or about $30.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,270 at the entry level to $78,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Delaware pay compare to the national average?
Delaware pays Clergies about 4% more than the national median of $60,810. Delaware ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Delaware a good state for Clergies?
Yes on pay — Delaware pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,260 a year. About 120 Clergies are employed in Delaware. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Delaware?
The highest-paying occupations in Delaware include Dermatologist ($442,120), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($324,080), Physician, All Other ($297,470), 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.