Hawaii Median
$61,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#20 of 50
720 employed here
How much does a Clergy make in Hawaii?
A Clergy working in Hawaii earns a median salary of $61,050 per year, or about $29.35 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $60,810 for this occupation.
Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $46,710 while the top 10% make $90,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,090 and $68,860 a year.
Clergy salary range in Hawaii
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,710 | $22.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,090 | $23.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,050 | $29.35 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $68,860 | $33.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $90,270 | $43.40 |
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How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks 20th out of 50 states and territories for Clergy pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Clergy salary in other states
Washington $80,830California $77,710Nevada $73,910Massachusetts $72,190New Jersey $65,500New Hampshire $65,200Vermont $64,950District of Columbia $64,800Maine $64,340New Mexico $64,100Colorado $63,700Connecticut $63,470Delaware $63,260Oregon $63,140Arizona $61,900Illinois $61,820Maryland $61,620Wyoming $61,590Minnesota $61,230Wisconsin $60,950North Dakota $60,680Iowa $60,630Georgia $60,530South Dakota $59,860Rhode Island $59,660North Carolina $59,600Idaho $59,570Montana $59,550Texas $59,480Ohio $59,160Oklahoma $59,110Indiana $59,020Kentucky $58,920Missouri $58,740New York $58,580Pennsylvania $58,300Nebraska $57,520Tennessee $57,260Florida $56,940South Carolina $56,630Michigan $56,490Alaska $55,780Virginia $55,430Louisiana $54,140Mississippi $52,450Kansas $52,130Alabama $50,180Arkansas $49,070West Virginia $48,460
Working as a Clergy in Hawaii
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 Hawaii pay ($61,050) 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 Hawaii?
The median Clergy salary in Hawaii is $61,050 per year, or about $29.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,710 at the entry level to $90,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Clergies about 0% more than the national median of $60,810. Hawaii ranks 20th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Clergies?
Yes on pay — Hawaii pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,050 a year. About 720 Clergies are employed in Hawaii. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Clergy salary report
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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.