Chaplain Salary in San Diego, California

How much does a Chaplain make in San Diego, CA? The average Chaplain salary in San Diego, CA is $74,877 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $67,733 and $83,057. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Lee Health - FORT MYERS , FL

Job Description. Location. Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida- 9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908. Department. Spiritual Services. Work

- 26 days ago

OhioHealth - MANSFIELD , OH

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use

- 2 days ago

OhioHealth - MANSFIELD , OH

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use

- 2 days ago

OhioHealth - MANSFIELD , OH

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use

- 2 days ago

OhioHealth - MANSFIELD , OH

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use

- 2 days ago

OhioHealth - MANSFIELD , OH

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use

- 2 days ago

What does a Chaplain do?

Chaplain

Participate in staff and resident committee meetings.

November 03, 2022

Communicate changes in plans and new developments of the Spiritual Care program in the community.

February 27, 2023

Collaborate with staff to initiate or participate in programs and activities aimed at fostering wellness and spiritual well-being.

March 21, 2023

Build relationships of trust through visits, presence, counsel, and conversations with residents, staff, and visitors.

March 25, 2023

Provide pastoral care to residents and staff, regardless of religious or spiritual background or belief and to support the whole community as an ongoing, organic system.

March 28, 2023

Lead special services that are inclusive and welcoming to all faiths and denominations.

March 30, 2023

Organize a diverse spiritual program to meet the needs of residents.

May 01, 2023

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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Average Base Salary

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67733

83057

74877

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67813

83225

74991

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chaplain in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Chaplain ranges from $67,733 to $83,057 with the average base salary of $74,877. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,813 to $83,225 with the average total cash compensation of $74,991.

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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