Clergy Salary in District of Columbia
Clergy in District of Columbia earn a median of $64,800 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,600; the top 10% earn over $99,270. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$61,870 median in District of Columbia
- Instructional Coordinators$105,990 median in District of Columbia
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,470 median in District of Columbia
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$77,850 median in District of Columbia
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$107,390 median in District of Columbia
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$137,470 median in District of Columbia
Clergy pay in District of Columbia
How much do clergy make in District of Columbia?
The median is $64,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,600 and the top 10% earn over $99,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (+7% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.