What are the main factors that influence an Associate Pastor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Associate Pastor's salary?

An Associate Pastor's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,312 for beginners, reaching about $69,601 at mid-level, and approach $73,570 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Pastor?

Associate Pastor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Pastor roles are District of Columbia $75,373, California $75,087, Massachusetts $74,086. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Pastor roles make?

Salaries for Associate Pastor level roles vary by specialization: Executive Pastor: $112,872; Worship Pastor: $112,431; Pastor: $109,092; Lead Pastor: $109,090; Senior Pastor: $109,080.

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Associate Pastor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Pastor make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Pastor in Delaware is $68,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Associate Pastor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,872
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,937 to $77,803
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,651

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Associate Pastor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,803	$6,484	$1,496	$37
Average	$68,940	$5,745	$1,326	$33
25th Percentile	$60,937	$5,078	$1,172	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Pastor Salaries

An Associate Pastor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Pastor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Pastor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,312
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,601
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,305
Expert (over 8 years): $73,570

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Pastor	$66,312
Intermediate Level Associate Pastor	$66,551
Senior Level Associate Pastor	$69,601
Specialist Level Associate Pastor	$73,305
Expert Level Associate Pastor	$73,570

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How Do Associate Pastor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Pastors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,373.
California: $75,087.
Massachusetts: $74,086.

District of Columbia $75,373 California $75,087 Massachusetts $74,086 Washington $73,814 New Jersey $73,786 Alaska $73,691 Connecticut $72,752 New York $72,371

Hawaii $71,152 Rhode Island $70,580 Maryland $70,192 Minnesota $69,661 Colorado $69,457 Illinois $69,389 Oregon $69,130 Delaware $68,940

New Hampshire $68,820 Virginia $68,552 Pennsylvania $67,769 Nevada $67,374 North Dakota $67,244 Michigan $67,040 Wisconsin $66,965 Vermont $66,816

Texas $66,400 Maine $66,373 Arizona $66,332 Ohio $66,285 Georgia $65,658 Indiana $65,345 Wyoming $65,284 Utah $65,189

Iowa $65,148 Kansas $64,821 Louisiana $64,726 North Carolina $64,692 Missouri $64,678 Florida $64,413 Montana $64,270 Nebraska $64,133

Kentucky $64,059 South Carolina $63,786 Tennessee $63,616 Idaho $63,548 New Mexico $63,051 Oklahoma $62,942 Alabama $62,541 South Dakota $61,867

Arkansas $61,499 West Virginia $61,302 Mississippi $60,709

Top Paying Cities for Associate Pastors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $71,349
Little Creek: $70,689
Magnolia: $70,982

Lincoln, DE $71,349 Little Creek, DE $70,689 Magnolia, DE $70,982 Milford, DE $71,349 Marydel, DE $70,424 Millsboro, DE $71,349 Millville, DE $71,826 Milton, DE $71,349

Nassau, DE $71,349 Ocean View, DE $71,826 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,826 Seaford, DE $70,601 Selbyville, DE $71,826 Smyrna, DE $70,342 Viola, DE $70,982 Woodside, DE $70,778

Bear, DE $69,825 Newark, DE $69,852 Claymont, DE $69,906 Delaware City, DE $69,852 Hockessin, DE $69,906 Kirkwood, DE $69,852 Middletown, DE $70,199 Montchanin, DE $69,906

New Castle, DE $69,906 Odessa, DE $70,294 Port Penn, DE $69,661 Rockland, DE $69,906 Saint Georges, DE $69,852 Townsend, DE $70,192 Winterthur, DE $69,906 Lewes, DE $71,349

Wilmington, DE $69,906 Dover, DE $70,655 Dover Afb, DE $70,818 Bethany Beach, DE $71,826 Bethel, DE $70,601 Bridgeville, DE $71,349 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,730 Cheswold, DE $70,492

Clayton, DE $70,315 Dagsboro, DE $71,826 Delmar, DE $70,601 Ellendale, DE $71,349 Felton, DE $71,349 Fenwick Island, DE $71,826 Frankford, DE $71,826 Frederica, DE $71,349

Georgetown, DE $71,349 Greenwood, DE $71,349 Harbeson, DE $71,349 Harrington, DE $71,349 Hartly, DE $70,281 Houston, DE $71,349 Kenton, DE $70,315 Laurel, DE $70,601

Yorklyn, DE $69,906

Associate Pastor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Pastor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$60,937

Average $68,940/year

$77,803

$5,078

Average $5,745/month

$6,484

$1,172

Average $1,326/week

$1,496

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,803	$6,484	$1,496	$37
Average	$68,940	$5,745	$1,326	$33
25th Percentile	$60,937	$5,078	$1,172	$29

Associate Pastor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Associate Pastor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Pastor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $110,477 - a projected growth of 60% over your current level.

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