Clergy Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $59,410 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $127,120
Employed locally 7,230
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $59,410
    75th
    $91,170
    90th
    $127,120

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 61% Median Clergy salary is 39% 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
    Rochester, NY $58,910
    Ithaca, NY $58,750
    Syracuse, NY $57,220

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,970
    Healthcare Social Workers$77,210
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$83,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in New York, NY-NJ is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.23 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in New York, NY-NJ is 2.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.