Clergy Salary in Nevada (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$73,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $60,810
State Rank
#3 of 50
210 employed here

How much does a Clergy make in Nevada?

Clergies in Nevada take home a median of $73,910 annually — roughly $35.53 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $60,810.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $51,070 while the top 10% make $82,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,510 and $79,180 a year.

Clergy salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$51,070$24.55
25th percentile (early career)$60,510$29.09
50th percentile (median)$73,910$35.53
75th percentile (experienced)$79,180$38.07
90th percentile (top earners)$82,810$39.81

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 3rd 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 Nevada

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 Nevada pay ($73,910) 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 Nevada?
The median Clergy salary in Nevada is $73,910 per year, or about $35.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,070 at the entry level to $82,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Clergies about 22% more than the national median of $60,810. Nevada ranks 3rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Clergies?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $73,910 a year. About 210 Clergies are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.