Clergy Salary
Clergies in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV make a median of $67,640 a year, or about $32.52 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $118K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 94.17), which stretches that salary to about $71,828 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,233/month, or 27.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $68K get you in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hagerstown-Martinsburg’s Regional Price Parity (94.17). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Hagerstown-Martinsburg
Hagerstown-Martinsburg sits well above the national pay line for clergy, local pay runs about 11% higher than the U.S. median of $61K. Rent runs $1,233/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.17 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for clergies in metros near Hagerstown-Martinsburg, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $60K | $57K |
| Wheeling | $37K | $42K |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $63K | $62K |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $61K | $56K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $68K. Top earners bring in $118K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $81K | +33% | 1,060 |
| California | $78K | +28% | 7,110 |
| Nevada | $74K | +22% | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $72K | +19% | 840 |
| New Jersey | $66K | +8% | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $65K | +7% | 100 |
| Vermont | $65K | +7% | 50 |
| District of Columbia | $65K | +7% | 310 |
| Maine | $64K | +6% | 160 |
| New Mexico | $64K | +5% | 270 |
| Colorado | $64K | +5% | 440 |
| Connecticut | $63K | +4% | 900 |
| Delaware | $63K | +4% | 120 |
| Oregon | $63K | +4% | 3,850 |
| Arizona | $62K | +2% | 1,070 |
| Illinois | $62K | +2% | 2,200 |
| Maryland | $62K | +1% | 670 |
| Wyoming | $62K | +1% | 40 |
| Minnesota | $61K | +1% | 1,160 |
| Hawaii | $61K | +0% | 720 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | +0% | 770 |
| North Dakota | $61K | -0% | 120 |
| Iowa | $61K | -0% | 370 |
| Georgia | $61K | -0% | 1,380 |
| South Dakota | $60K | -2% | 140 |
| Rhode Island | $60K | -2% | 230 |
| North Carolina | $60K | -2% | 1,430 |
| Idaho | $60K | -2% | 150 |
| Montana | $60K | -2% | 680 |
| Texas | $59K | -2% | 3,180 |
| Ohio | $59K | -3% | 2,020 |
| Oklahoma | $59K | -3% | 510 |
| Indiana | $59K | -3% | 1,060 |
| Kentucky | $59K | -3% | 410 |
| Missouri | $59K | -3% | 920 |
| New York | $59K | -4% | 7,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $58K | -4% | 2,150 |
| Nebraska | $58K | -5% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $57K | -6% | 710 |
| Florida | $57K | -6% | 3,560 |
| South Carolina | $57K | -7% | 450 |
| Michigan | $56K | -7% | 1,880 |
| Alaska | $56K | -8% | 150 |
| Virginia | $55K | -9% | 1,220 |
| Louisiana | $54K | -11% | 400 |
| Mississippi | $52K | -14% | 250 |
| Kansas | $52K | -14% | 450 |
| Alabama | $50K | -17% | 850 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -19% | 350 |
| West Virginia | $48K | -20% | 290 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a clergy afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Yes — at the median salary of $68K, rent takes 28% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,233/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for clergies in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new clergies typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,273/month. At HUD’s $1,233/month FMR, rent would take 54% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is clergy a high-paying job in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $68K here vs. $61K nationally.
How does Hagerstown-Martinsburg compare to the national average for clergies?
Hagerstown-Martinsburg pays $68K median vs. the U.S. average of $61K — that’s +11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.17), the purchasing-power equivalent is $72K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do clergies make in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV?
The median is $67,640 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,880, and experienced clergies can clear $118,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $68K enough to live in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,411/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,233/month, which eats 28% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clergy salary go in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Hagerstown-Martinsburg has a Regional Price Parity of 94.17 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $71,828 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clergies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.