DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$66,500
vs National
+77.1%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,548
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,500
+77.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Washington, DC earns $66,500 in nominal terms, which is 77.1% above the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,548 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ST. BRENDAN'S IN THE CITY | $78,000 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGY | $73,713 | 2 |
| THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, ANGLICAN MISSION O | $63,000 | 3 |
| Georgetown University | $63,000 | 3 |
| Evangelical Arabic Baptist Church | $40,000 | 2 |
| THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, ANGLICAN MISSION I | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Clergy make in Washington, DC?
The median Clergy salary in Washington, DC is $66,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Washington, DC earns 77.1% more than the national median of $37,544, or $45,548 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.