SOC 21-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clergy — Connecticut
Connecticut · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Clergy in Connecticut is $63,470 per year, close to the national median of $60,810 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Clergy in Connecticut is $63,470 per year, close to the national median of $60,810 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $54,850 and $78,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,390 and the ninetieth at $100,460.
Employment stands at 900, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Connecticut ranks number 12th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $69,280. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 356th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,390 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $54,850 | −9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $63,470 | +4.4% |
| 75th | $78,000 | +28.3% |
| 90th | $100,460 | +65.2% |
| Mean | $72,100 | +18.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $69,280 | 160 | |
| 2 | New Haven | $65,290 | 230 | |
| 3 | Hartford | $61,970 | 340 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $60,690 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $63,470 buys what $61,264 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,264US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,470 a year, 4.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,390 to $100,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $69,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clergy in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $63,470, or $30.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,810, so pay in Connecticut is 4.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $100,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $69,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 900 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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