DOL Median (New Jersey)
$32,712
vs National
-12.9%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,770
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$32,712
-12.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in New Jersey earns $32,712 in nominal terms, which is 12.9% below the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,770 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LIQUID CHURCH | $80,000 | 3 |
| CHO DAE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEW JERSEY | $47,986 | 1 |
| LIFE IN CHRIST OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC. | $47,000 | 2 |
| ST PETER'S MORRISTOWN | $40,373 | 1 |
| NEW ARK CHURCH, INC. | $40,373 | 2 |
| NEW JERSEY SHODAI JAPANESE CHURCH | $40,373 | 2 |
| HAJE CHURCH INC | $40,373 | 5 |
| MAGYAR REFORMED CHURCH | $40,224 | 4 |
| PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH | $39,998 | 1 |
| EVERGREEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $39,144 | 7 |
| HAN SUNG REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA | $37,482 | 1 |
| Woori Sarang Community Church | $36,920 | 2 |
| Cham Doen Presbyterian Church Inc. | $36,920 | 3 |
| THE PILGRIM CHURCH OF NEW JERSEY INC | $36,920 | 2 |
| THE SERVING LIFE CHURCH | $34,348 | 3 |
| FULL GOSPEL NEW YORK CHURCH-ASSEMBLIES OF GOD | $34,260 | 2 |
| Bethany United Methodist Church | $32,209 | 3 |
| CHO DAE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NJ | $32,000 | 2 |
| The Welling Up Church of New Jersey | $31,200 | 3 |
| TOGETHER COMMUNITY CHURCH | $30,940 | 4 |
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How much does a Clergy make in New Jersey?
The median Clergy salary in New Jersey is $32,712 based on 47 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in New Jersey earns 12.9% less than the national median of $37,544, or $28,770 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.