DOL Median (Virginia)
$29,037
vs National
-22.7%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,835
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$29,037
-22.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Virginia earns $29,037 in nominal terms, which is 22.7% below the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,835 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SPRIGGS ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $82,000 | 3 |
| Columbia Baptist Church | $71,024 | 3 |
| Freedom Life Church International, Inc. | $57,000 | 3 |
| RICHMOND KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $54,000 | 1 |
| Thomas Road Baptist Church | $41,309 | 3 |
| Korean Baptist Church of Blacksburg | $40,000 | 5 |
| McLean Korean Presbyterian Church | $39,645 | 1 |
| STAFFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $39,645 | 1 |
| New Hope Baptist Church of Fairfax | $39,645 | 4 |
| EVERGREEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $39,144 | 7 |
| HANAEL BAPTIST CHURCH | $36,774 | 2 |
| FULL GOSPEL WORLD MISSIONS, INC. | $36,000 | 1 |
| CANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | $36,000 | 1 |
| CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON | $35,922 | 2 |
| Antioch Korean Baptist Church | $32,531 | 6 |
| SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH | $29,037 | 2 |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH OF FULL GOSPEL | $28,538 | 1 |
| Calvary Korean Baptist Church | $28,288 | 4 |
| ONE WAY CHURCH | $28,052 | 3 |
| COVENANT CHURCH | $27,997 | 1 |
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How much does a Clergy make in Virginia?
The median Clergy salary in Virginia is $29,037 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Virginia earns 22.7% less than the national median of $37,544, or $28,835 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.