How much does a religious worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for religious workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $19.91 an hour or $3,451 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.91
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| 75th | $63,420 | $30.49 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.57 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for religious workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $124,600 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $95,460 |
| Social Worker | $93,220 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,710 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,210 |
| Educational | $77,420 |
| Child | $75,550 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $73,610 |
| Counselor | $70,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $65,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $19.91 ($41,410 a year).
Do religious workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $41,410 against $45,280 nationally, 9% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $47,430, so Washington pays 13% less.
Where does Washington rank for religious worker pay?
27 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a religious worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.