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Religious Workers, All Other: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 21-2099. 43 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $52,000, middle half $40,214–$63,960.
Applications (LCAs)43
Median offered salary$52,000
Middle half of salaries$40,214–$63,960
10th–90th percentile$35,984–$69,785
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 10 | $62,980 |
| Level II (qualified) | 8 | $45,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | 8 | $45,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 5 | $54,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 4 | $66,422 |
| Psalm 128 Missions | 4 | — |
| Shalom Austin | 3 | $42,000 |
| Oak Grove United Methodist Church | 2 | $35,984 |
| Tufts University | 2 | $75,496 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | 1 | $37,856 |
| Adventist Health System/West | 1 | $66,000 |
| Catholic Mobilizing Network | 1 | $50,000 |
| AHS Hospital Corp. | 1 | $59,072 |
| NewSpring Church, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Oak Grove Unite Methodist Church | 1 | — |
| Amanda Romania LLC | 1 | $36,379 |
| Tell The World Ministries, Inc. | 1 | $24,669 |
| Hindu Temple and Cultural Society | 1 | $60,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $76,710 |
| Bible Church of Clemmons | 1 | $35,988 |
| North Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church | 1 | $49,225 |
| Kingwood Methodist Church | 1 | $52,000 |
| UMSJ Health System LLC | 1 | $62,000 |
| Everlasting Covenant Church | 1 | $52,000 |
| Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province, Inc. | 1 | $64,153 |
| Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, Saint Leo Abbey | 1 | $35,506 |
| New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church | 1 | $55,000 |
| Faith Revolution Church | 1 | — |
| Shawnee Mission Health Care, Inc. | 1 | $51,168 |
| Priority Care Inc | 1 | — |
| Faith Baptist Church | 1 | — |
| Summit Church of Central Florida, Inc. | 1 | $32,573 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | 1 | $59,327 |
| Christian Life Devotion | 1 | $37,440 |
| The BibleProject | 1 | $72,800 |
| The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard Inc. | 1 | $54,000 |
| Chapel Hill Bible Church of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Inc. | 1 | $41,000 |
Job titles
- Project Director5
- Spiritual Care Minister4
- Chaplain4
- Children's Ministry Assistant3
- Communications Director2
- Buddhist Chaplain2
- Clinical Pastoral Education Resident1
- Resident Chaplain1
- Restorative Justice Program Manager1
- Executive Metaphysical Assistant1
- Ministry Outreach Worker1
- Religious Worker1
- Family and Community Connector1
- Immigrant Family Counselor1
- Associate Pastor1
- Artist-in-Residence (Asst Director of Music & Worship Arts)1
- Christian Counselor1
- Vowed Member and Religious Brother1
- Retreat Center Assistant (Spiritual Guide)1
- Pastor1
- Clergy1
- Religious Tutor and Practice Teacher1
- Religious Educator1
- Lake Mary Adult Ministry Coordinator1
- Parochial Vicar1
- Deaconess1
- Associate Research Scholar1
- Assistant Humanist Chaplain1
- College Minister1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 11 | $59,072 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $48,612 |
| FY2025 | 9 | $51,168 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $64,106 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).