DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,767 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 58,080 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Clergy
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, GA | $40,414 | +7.6% | 13 | 6 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $35,672 | -5% | 44 | 39 |
| Houston, TX | $32,984 | -12.1% | 10 | 8 |
| Chicago, IL | $31,949 | -14.9% | 13 | 9 |
| Flushing, NY | $29,245 | -22.1% | 10 | 7 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $74,731 | +26.3% | 4 |
| Hawaii | $69,254 | +8.2% | 2 |
| Rhode Island | $68,557 | +10% | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $66,500 | +2.3% | 6 |
| Utah | $63,767 | N/A | 1 |
| Vermont | $54,641 | -18.3% | 1 |
| Iowa | $50,862 | -14.2% | 2 |
| Nevada | $50,000 | -28.7% | 7 |
| Arizona | $50,000 | -19.9% | 5 |
| Arkansas | $46,228 | -9.8% | 2 |
| Washington | $45,614 | -41.2% | 17 |
| Connecticut | $44,388 | -31.8% | 11 |
| Kentucky | $44,000 | -24.9% | 3 |
| New Hampshire | $43,804 | -34.3% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | $42,890 | -36.8% | 31 |
| Maine | $42,000 | -33.5% | 6 |
| Oklahoma | $42,000 | -25.6% | 5 |
| Colorado | $41,842 | -34.6% | 12 |
| Florida | $40,332 | -32.1% | 32 |
| Nebraska | $40,290 | -24.8% | 34 |
| Kansas | $40,000 | -30.6% | 7 |
| Michigan | $40,000 | -26.1% | 27 |
| Oregon | $39,915 | -37% | 5 |
| California | $38,626 | -50.4% | 201 |
| North Carolina | $38,272 | -35.7% | 36 |
| Indiana | $37,000 | -35.7% | 4 |
| Georgia | $36,338 | -44.5% | 43 |
| Maryland | $36,297 | -37.5% | 20 |
| West Virginia | $35,859 | -2% | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $35,412 | -43.6% | 2 |
| Texas | $35,000 | -41.2% | 53 |
| Mississippi | $34,800 | -31.1% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $33,301 | -42% | 5 |
| Missouri | $33,166 | -44.7% | 10 |
| Ohio | $33,150 | -44% | 20 |
| New York | $33,100 | -43.9% | 32 |
| New Jersey | $32,712 | -48.5% | 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,178 | -43.1% | 25 |
| Illinois | $31,304 | -48.1% | 63 |
| Minnesota | $30,398 | -53.5% | 7 |
| Alabama | $30,000 | -40.1% | 9 |
| Virginia | $29,037 | -48.3% | 35 |
| Alaska | $28,703 | -47.9% | 6 |
| Tennessee | $28,163 | -45.4% | 7 |
| Idaho | $25,917 | -57.8% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Clergy positions, 5% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 91% required a Master's degree, and 3% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Raleigh | Not specified | $37,369 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA | Not specified | $32,240 |
| Paradise Evangelistic Association, Inc | Not specified | $57,177 |
| LA open door Presbyterian Church | Master's | $42,765 |
| PROMISE AND FULFILLMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH | Master's | $26,780 |
| Canaan Korean Presbyterian Church | Not specified | $32,729 |
| One Harbor Church | Not specified | $64,600 |
| Glory Church of Jesus Christ | Master's | $34,653 |
| FULL GOSPEL NEW YORK CHURCH | Master's | $33,828 |
| Catholic Bishop of Chicago | Not specified | $28,628 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Clergy is Health Care and Social Assistance at $48,421. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Other Services at $42,219.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,767 DOL filings, the median salary for a Clergy is $37,544, ranging from $30,618 to $45,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $99,720 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Duluth, GA offers the highest median at $40,414.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Clergy positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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