Clergy Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,430 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $90,380
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $71,750
    90th
    $90,380

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,140
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Capital/Northern New York is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Capital/Northern New York is 3.9% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.