Clergy Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $49,580 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.84
10th percentile $39,740
90th percentile $76,820
Employed locally 470
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,740
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $49,580
    75th
    $73,660
    90th
    $76,820

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 70% Median Clergy salary is 30% 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 Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Buffalo, NY is $23.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.12 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Buffalo, NY is 18.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,740 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.