SOC 21-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clergy — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV comes to $74,800 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,810 by 23.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV comes to $74,800 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,810 by 23.0%. Pay ranges from under $51,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,510 to $79,180.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 602 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 195th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,070 | −16.0% |
| 25th | $60,510 | −0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $74,800 | +23.0% |
| 75th | $79,180 | +30.2% |
| 90th | $80,540 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $71,640 | +17.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $74,800 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$74,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,800 a year, 23.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,070 to $80,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clergy in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $74,800, or $35.96 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 Las Vegas, NV is 23.0% 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 Las Vegas, NV earns more than $80,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,070 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Las Vegas, NV. 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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