Clergy pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,000 or more. The middle half of clergy in San Juan earn between $27,400 and $33,450.
- $24K10th
- $27K25th
- $30KMedian
- $33K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,540 | $2,795 | $16.12 |
| Median | $29,580 | $2,465 | $14.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,400 | $2,283 | $13.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,450 | $2,788 | $16.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Clergy in San Juan earn 6% more than the Puerto Rico average ($31,690) and 50% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -51% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $33,540 | $29,580 | $23,500 | $44,000 | 180 |
| Puerto Rico | $31,690 | $28,880 | $22,800 | $41,490 | 290 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$62,340
- Port St. Lucie, FL$50,660
- Naples, FL$59,290
- Palm Bay, FL$59,860
- Fort Myers, FL$59,630
- Orlando, FL$59,330
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in San Juan: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in San Juan?
$16.12 an hour on average, and $14.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do clergy earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 50% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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