Top 15 cities for religious workers, all other by average salary
| Denver, CO | $88,170 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $83,750 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,550 |
| New York, NY | $69,510 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $64,870 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,670 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,140 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,040 |
| Atlanta, GA | $56,610 |
| Washington, DC | $54,880 |
| Nashville, TN | $54,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,130 |
| Tucson, AZ | $53,130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,990 |
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Religious Workers, All Other salary by state
New York pays other religious workers the most statewide, $69,760 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $69,760 | $51,150 | n/a | 5 | $69,510 | $49,290 |
| Washington | $60,140 | $62,620 | 790 | 1 | $60,670 | $60,670 |
| Colorado | $59,580 | $50,440 | 250 | 2 | $88,170 | $48,560 |
| Washington, D.C. | $56,500 | $47,430 | 110 | 1 | $54,880 | $54,880 |
| Arizona | $56,490 | $50,750 | 530 | 2 | $57,090 | $53,130 |
| California | $56,290 | $45,440 | 1,390 | 7 | $83,750 | $41,200 |
| Georgia | $52,700 | $49,200 | 630 | 1 | $56,610 | $56,610 |
| Illinois | $52,400 | $47,070 | 600 | 2 | $54,130 | $48,470 |
| Maryland | $52,270 | $37,860 | 370 | 1 | $51,330 | $51,330 |
| New Jersey | $51,830 | $43,480 | 560 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $49,820 | $39,310 | 150 | 3 | $50,320 | $50,220 |
| Tennessee | $48,840 | $43,980 | 130 | 2 | $54,700 | $46,910 |
| Michigan | $48,560 | $46,960 | 810 | 3 | $51,280 | $50,930 |
| Virginia | $48,130 | $48,210 | 90 | 1 | $51,530 | $51,530 |
| Missouri | $46,390 | $46,780 | 80 | 1 | $29,020 | $29,020 |
| Florida | $43,920 | $38,490 | 750 | 4 | $47,610 | $44,480 |
| Iowa | $43,880 | $44,110 | 230 | 1 | $46,140 | $46,140 |
| Minnesota | $43,580 | $36,660 | 280 | 1 | $42,640 | $42,640 |
| Arkansas | $43,050 | $44,760 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $42,400 | $37,730 | 180 | 1 | $42,010 | $42,010 |
| Ohio | $41,740 | $40,780 | 320 | 3 | $44,560 | $41,220 |
| Oregon | $41,580 | $36,830 | 660 | 5 | $45,100 | $34,770 |
| Indiana | $40,350 | $38,130 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $40,290 | $36,420 | 440 | 2 | $40,760 | $37,290 |
| Montana | $40,260 | $37,250 | 150 | 1 | $37,920 | $37,920 |
| Mississippi | $39,770 | $37,130 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $37,770 | $34,580 | 940 | 4 | $38,380 | $35,930 |
| Kentucky | $32,860 | $34,090 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Religious Workers, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $88,170 | $75,460 | $42.39 | 60 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,750 | $86,330 | $40.27 | 280 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,550 | $49,830 | $34.88 | 60 |
| New York, NY | $69,510 | $51,120 | $33.42 | n/a |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $64,870 | $47,010 | $31.19 | 120 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,670 | $62,620 | $29.17 | 720 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,140 | $47,460 | $28.43 | 100 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,090 | $61,640 | $27.45 | 450 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,040 | $47,020 | $27.43 | 80 |
| Atlanta, GA | $56,610 | $51,550 | $27.22 | 470 |
| Washington, DC | $54,880 | $41,410 | $26.39 | 200 |
| Nashville, TN | $54,700 | $45,290 | $26.30 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,130 | $50,210 | $26.02 | 450 |
| Tucson, AZ | $53,130 | $49,730 | $25.54 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,990 | $47,940 | $24.99 | 390 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $51,530 | $48,830 | $24.78 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,430 | $45,660 | $24.73 | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $51,330 | $37,890 | $24.68 | 300 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,280 | $46,720 | $24.65 | 260 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $51,210 | $45,080 | $24.62 | 80 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $50,930 | $49,590 | $24.49 | 40 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $50,320 | $47,220 | $24.19 | 30 |
| New Haven, CT | $50,240 | $39,310 | $24.15 | 50 |
| Hartford, CT | $50,220 | $36,340 | $24.14 | 50 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,290 | $46,910 | $23.70 | 30 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,560 | $36,680 | $23.35 | 100 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,470 | $46,060 | $23.30 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $47,610 | $38,490 | $22.89 | 90 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,910 | $40,810 | $22.55 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,580 | $37,530 | $22.39 | 220 |
| Miami, FL | $46,520 | $38,510 | $22.37 | 150 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,140 | $47,680 | $22.18 | 110 |
| Orlando, FL | $45,990 | $38,680 | $22.11 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $45,100 | $41,700 | $21.68 | 320 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,560 | $40,780 | $21.42 | 60 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,480 | $43,520 | $21.39 | 60 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,640 | $37,420 | $20.50 | 190 |
| Dayton, OH | $42,020 | $41,970 | $20.20 | 40 |
| Honolulu, HI | $42,010 | $37,560 | $20.20 | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $41,400 | $39,940 | $19.90 | 60 |
| Columbus, OH | $41,220 | $39,110 | $19.82 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,200 | $37,220 | $19.81 | 100 |
| Houston, TX | $40,760 | $37,050 | $19.59 | 120 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,380 | $34,580 | $18.45 | 50 |
| Salem, OR | $38,200 | $34,540 | $18.37 | n/a |
| Lancaster, PA | $38,130 | $37,720 | $18.33 | 50 |
| Billings, MT | $37,920 | $34,880 | $18.23 | 70 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,880 | $32,220 | $18.21 | 350 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,290 | $30,560 | $17.93 | 170 |
| Medford, OR | $37,280 | $33,160 | $17.92 | 70 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,770 | $31,480 | $17.68 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,930 | $23,730 | $17.27 | 190 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,770 | $30,310 | $16.72 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO | $29,020 | $23,100 | $13.95 | 50 |
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Religious Workers, All Other salary: questions
Where do other religious workers make the most money?
In Denver, CO, with an average of $88,170 a year, among the 54 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other religious workers salary in the U.S.?
$53,870 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $45,280, so half of other religious workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other religious workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other religious workers nationwide earn between $35,310 (25th percentile) and $60,390 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other religious workers the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $69,760 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other religious workers pay the lowest?
Kansas City, MO, at $29,020 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 21-2099.
- 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.
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