As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hospice Chaplain in District of Columbia is $77,402, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,489 weekly, or $6,450 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hospice Chaplain in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hospice Chaplain in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $60,578 to $88,195. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,595) and 75th percentile ($83,051), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,195 per year. This $14,456 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Hospice Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Hospice Chaplain often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Hospice Chaplain job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hospice Chaplain Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $60,578 DC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $68,595 DC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $77,402 DC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $83,051 DC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $88,195 DC September 01, 2026
25% $68,595 10% $60,578 90% $88,195 75% $83,051 $77,402 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hospice Chaplain ?

A chaplain is, traditionally, a cleric (such as a purohit, minister, priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam), or a lay representative of a religious tradition, attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, labor union, business, police department, fire department, university, or private chapel. Though originally the word chaplain referred to representatives of the Christian faith, it is now also applied to people of other religions or philosophical traditions, such as the case of chaplains serving with military forces and an increasing number of chaplaincies at ...

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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $85,841 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $85,845 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $85,845 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $85,845 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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