DOL Median (Alabama)
$30,000
vs National
-20.1%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$30,000
-20.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Alabama earns $30,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.1% below the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | $48,984 | 2 |
| CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH | $46,966 | 1 |
| FAIRBANKS AGAPE MISSION CHURCH | $30,742 | 2 |
| KOREAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HUNTSVILLE | $30,000 | 3 |
| Korean Baptist Church of Huntsville | $29,952 | 1 |
| VISION BAPTIST CHURCH | $26,400 | 2 |
| DESTINY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $25,000 | 1 |
| HUNTSVILLE SA-RANG COMMUNITY CHURCH, INC | N/A | 1 |
| THE AUBURN-OPELIKA KOREAN CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| Chamsarang Korean Baptist Church | N/A | 1 |
| KOREAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Clergy
Fairfield, CT · $155,000Greenwich, CT · $113,150Anderson, SC · $105,000Marblehead, MA · $100,000Durham, NC · $84,811Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · $368,000Physicians, All Other · $250,000Family Medicine Physicians · $218,400Petroleum Engineers · $197,264Chief Executives · $170,880Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Clergy make in Alabama?
The median Clergy salary in Alabama is $30,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Alabama earns 20.1% less than the national median of $37,544, or $34,130 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.