DOL Median (Iowa)
$50,862
vs National
+35.5%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,325
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,862
+35.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Iowa earns $50,862 in nominal terms, which is 35.5% above the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,325 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center | $55,723 | 1 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH | $47,047 | 2 |
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Fairfield, CT · $155,000Greenwich, CT · $113,150Anderson, SC · $105,000Marblehead, MA · $100,000Durham, NC · $84,811Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
Cardiologists · $725,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $504,795Physicians, All Other · $321,652General Internal Medicine Physicians · $295,000Pediatricians, General · $294,750Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Clergy make in Iowa?
The median Clergy salary in Iowa is $50,862 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Iowa earns 35.5% more than the national median of $37,544, or $56,325 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.