DOL Median (North Carolina)
$38,272
vs National
+1.9%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,992
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,272
+1.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in North Carolina earns $38,272 in nominal terms, which is 1.9% above the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,992 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Health System | $84,811 | 2 |
| One Harbor Church | $64,600 | 8 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte | $51,376 | 1 |
| NC CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | $51,168 | 1 |
| KOREAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, INC | $50,669 | 2 |
| First Korean Baptist Church | $45,490 | 1 |
| Greensboro Korean United Methodist Church | $45,115 | 1 |
| The Lord's Church of Greater Greensboro | $42,952 | 2 |
| Raleigh Bethel Presbyterian Korean Church | $40,425 | 4 |
| ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF RALEIGH | $40,170 | 1 |
| THE FIRST KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHARLOTTE | $39,770 | 2 |
| Korean American Presbyterian Church of Greensboro | $39,582 | 1 |
| Diocese of Raleigh | $37,369 | 16 |
| BAPTIST CENTER CHURCH | $36,000 | 1 |
| ISLAMIC CENTER OF GOLDSBORO INC | $36,000 | 2 |
| BETHEL KOREAN CHURCH OF CHARLOTTE | $32,386 | 1 |
| THRONE OF GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH | $31,928 | 1 |
| PRAISE THE LORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FAYETTEVILL | $30,638 | 1 |
| Korean Baptist Church of Charlotte | $29,640 | 1 |
| JAAMA MASJID MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER | $29,016 | 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 North Carolina
Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Clergy make in North Carolina?
The median Clergy salary in North Carolina is $38,272 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in North Carolina earns 1.9% more than the national median of $37,544, or $39,992 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.