DOL Median (Washington)
$45,614
vs National
+21.5%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,803
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,614
+21.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Washington earns $45,614 in nominal terms, which is 21.5% above the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,803 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE KOREAN REFORMED CHURCH | $55,494 | 1 |
| Seattle University | $51,169 | 2 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church of Issaquah | $50,357 | 1 |
| Korean Antioch Presbyterian Church | $50,357 | 1 |
| JOYFUL KOREAN CHURCH OF SEATTLE | $48,000 | 2 |
| THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST | $47,277 | 1 |
| FEDERAL WAY MISSION CHURCH | $45,614 | 1 |
| TACOMA NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $45,614 | 1 |
| MY CHURCH, A WASHINGTON NON-PROFIT CORPORATION | $44,000 | 3 |
| Seattle Vision Church | $42,578 | 1 |
| INDONESIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $37,000 | 1 |
| VANCOUVER KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $34,819 | 3 |
| Yakima Chodae Church | $34,435 | 2 |
| PYUNG AN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | $32,500 | 1 |
| VANCOUVER KOREAN PRESBYSTERIAN CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| SEATTLE HANA CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| HOPE KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF YAKIMA | N/A | 1 |
| LOVING OPEN DOOR CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| BELLEVUE KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| FEDERAL WAY CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN 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 Washington
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How much does a Clergy make in Washington?
The median Clergy salary in Washington is $45,614 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Washington earns 21.5% more than the national median of $37,544, or $39,803 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.