DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$32,178
vs National
-14.3%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,659
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$32,178
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Pennsylvania earns $32,178 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,659 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH FOX CHAPEL | $65,000 | 1 |
| MAYFAIR-CONWELL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH | $63,981 | 2 |
| PENIEL KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $46,800 | 4 |
| UNIVERSITY CITY CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | $41,600 | 2 |
| THE KOREAN UNITED CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA | $41,600 | 7 |
| WILSON COLLEGE | $38,512 | 1 |
| Trinity Korean Presbyterian Church | $37,544 | 1 |
| CHELTENHAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $37,544 | 2 |
| Diocese of Raleigh | $37,369 | 16 |
| ABUNDANT LIFE CHINESE MENNONITE CHURCH | $32,178 | 1 |
| KOREAN OPEN DOOR CHURCH | $32,178 | 2 |
| CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) IN PENNSYLVANIA | $30,000 | 1 |
| Lighthouse Korean UMC of Philadelphia | $29,515 | 1 |
| BUILD UP CHURCH | $29,307 | 3 |
| THE FIRST GENERATION CHURCH | $29,307 | 4 |
| THE APOSTLES' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $28,683 | 1 |
| THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD, EASTERN DIST | $28,683 | 1 |
| Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry | $24,960 | 2 |
| City of Zion Church of Philadelphia | N/A | 1 |
| IGLESIA CRISTIANA EMMANUEL,INC | 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 Pennsylvania
Cardiologists · $643,739Dermatologists · $600,000Anesthesiologists · $462,500Neurologists · $400,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $285,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Clergy make in Pennsylvania?
The median Clergy salary in Pennsylvania is $32,178 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Pennsylvania earns 14.3% less than the national median of $37,544, or $33,659 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.