Clergy Salary in Virginia
Clergies in Virginia make a median of $56,170 a year, or about $27 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $56K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in Virginia
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $60K | +6% | 50 |
| Roanoke | $59K | +4% | 60 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $58K | +4% | 270 |
| Richmond | $57K | +2% | 310 |
| Lynchburg | $56K | -0% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in Virginia?
The median is $56,170 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,680, and experienced clergies can clear $82,040. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,705/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 44.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a clergy salary go in Virginia?
Virginia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $59,257 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.