Maine Median
$64,340
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#9 of 50
160 employed here
How much does a Clergy make in Maine?
Clergies in Maine take home a median of $64,340 annually — roughly $30.93 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $60,810.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $47,390 while the top 10% make $74,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,230 and $74,010 a year.
Clergy salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,390 | $22.78 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,230 | $27.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $64,340 | $30.93 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,010 | $35.58 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,030 | $35.59 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 9th 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 $64,800New Mexico $64,100Colorado $63,700Connecticut $63,470Delaware $63,260Oregon $63,140Arizona $61,900Illinois $61,820Maryland $61,620Wyoming $61,590Minnesota $61,230Hawaii $61,050Wisconsin $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 Maine
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 Maine pay ($64,340) 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 Maine?
The median Clergy salary in Maine is $64,340 per year, or about $30.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,390 at the entry level to $74,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Clergies about 6% more than the national median of $60,810. Maine ranks 9th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Clergies?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $64,340 a year. About 160 Clergies are employed in Maine. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), 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.