Clergy Salary in Arizona
Clergies in Arizona make a median of $62,380 a year, or about $29.99 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $78K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Arizona
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $63K | +2% | 70 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $62K | +0% | 1,210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Arizona?
The median is $62,380 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,900, and experienced clergies can clear $117,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,217/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 34.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a clergy salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $64,703 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clergies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.