DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$35,672
vs National
-5%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,756
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,672
-5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Los Angeles, CA earns $35,672 in nominal terms, which is 5% below the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,756 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SHUVAH ISRAEL TORAH CENTER | $50,000 | 2 |
| America Evangelical University | $49,171 | 2 |
| BERENDO STREET BAPTIST CHURCH LOS ANGELES, CALIFOR | $48,880 | 1 |
| WILTON KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $47,965 | 1 |
| YEEUN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $44,928 | 1 |
| The New Presbyterian Church | $44,928 | 1 |
| MIJU BETHEL CHURCH | $44,034 | 1 |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE MISSION CHURCH | $43,222 | 2 |
| FATHERS TABLE MISSION | $42,765 | 1 |
| LA open door Presbyterian Church | $42,765 | 9 |
| Shalom Disability Ministries | $39,000 | 2 |
| KOREAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF AMERICA | $38,626 | 2 |
| The Love Korean Church | $38,626 | 1 |
| Galilee Mission Church | $38,615 | 2 |
| The Oriental Mission Church | $36,650 | 4 |
| Sunnyside Presbyterian Church | $36,000 | 1 |
| Mathetes Theological College & Seminary | $35,672 | 1 |
| KOREAN AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $35,672 | 3 |
| LA TRUE LIGHT CHURCH | $35,672 | 2 |
| NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH OF S. CA | $35,672 | 1 |
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How much does a Clergy make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Clergy salary in Los Angeles, CA is $35,672 based on 44 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Los Angeles, CA earns 5% less than the national median of $37,544, or $25,756 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.