DOL Median (Tennessee)
$28,163
vs National
-25%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,188
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$28,163
-25% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Tennessee earns $28,163 in nominal terms, which is 25% below the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,188 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BLESSED CHURCH | $33,592 | 1 |
| FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSE, | $33,280 | 1 |
| FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE | $30,820 | 3 |
| Calvary Korean Baptist Church | $28,288 | 4 |
| GRACE KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $28,163 | 1 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE | $27,394 | 1 |
| Nashville Korean Presbyterian Church | $20,200 | 1 |
| KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF JACKSON | N/A | 1 |
| One Heart Baptist Church | 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 Tennessee
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How much does a Clergy make in Tennessee?
The median Clergy salary in Tennessee is $28,163 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Tennessee earns 25% less than the national median of $37,544, or $31,188 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.