Clergy Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Clergy in New York earn a median salary of $55,237 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $60,820. An estimated 9,990 clergy are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $43,310 to $83,110 depending on location.
$55,237
Avg median salary in New York
$83,110
Highest paying metro
$43,310
Lowest paying metro
9,990
Employed in New York
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Clergy salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central East New York | $83,110 | $43,300 | $88,770 | 160 |
| Southwest New York | $61,010 | $41,610 | $62,330 | 160 |
| Elmira, NY | $60,410 | $46,770 | $69,440 | 30 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $59,410 | $44,790 | $91,170 | 7,230 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,910 | $48,350 | $66,540 | 570 |
| Ithaca, NY | $58,750 | $49,420 | $72,880 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $58,430 | $42,100 | $71,750 | — |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,220 | $45,000 | $69,990 | 240 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $55,450 | $48,120 | $77,580 | 280 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,030 | $36,450 | $71,410 | 100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $49,580 | $47,580 | $73,660 | 470 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,030 | $46,170 | $62,810 | 60 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,900 | $38,560 | $59,100 | 40 |
| Utica, NY | $47,760 | $47,480 | $61,350 | 120 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,480 | $39,820 | $80,150 | 50 |
| Albany, NY | $43,310 | $37,060 | $71,020 | 440 |