Clergy Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $60,410 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $98,240
Employed locally 30
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $46,770
    50th (median)
    $60,410
    75th
    $69,440
    90th
    $98,240

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 95% Median Clergy salary is 5% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,410
    Rochester, NY $58,910
    Ithaca, NY $58,750
    Syracuse, NY $57,220

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,160
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,530
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $87,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Elmira, NY is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Elmira, NY is 0.7% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,770.