Clergy Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $58,910 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.32
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $100,510
Employed locally 570
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $58,910
    75th
    $66,540
    90th
    $100,510

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 79% Median Clergy salary is 21% 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
    Ithaca, NY $58,750
    Syracuse, NY $57,220

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Rochester, NY is $28.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Rochester, NY is 3.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.