Clergy Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $43,310 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.82
10th percentile $36,770
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 440
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,770
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $43,310
    75th
    $71,020
    90th
    $101,440

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 50% Median Clergy salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Albany, OR $64,930
    Elmira, NY $60,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,410
    Rochester, NY $58,910
    Ithaca, NY $58,750

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,700
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $69,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Albany, NY is $20.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.66 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Albany, NY is 28.8% below the national median of $60,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clergy in Albany?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,770 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.