Clergy Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $58,750 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $41,780
90th percentile $92,010
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,780
    25th
    $49,420
    50th (median)
    $58,750
    75th
    $72,880
    90th
    $92,010

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 80% Median Clergy salary is 20% 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
    Syracuse, NY $57,220

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,480
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $76,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Ithaca, NY is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.23 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Ithaca, NY is 3.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $41,780 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,420.