Clergy Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $57,220 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 240
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $57,220
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $83,990

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 78% Median Clergy salary is 22% 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
    Ithaca, NY $58,750

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,760
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,070
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,170
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Syracuse, NY is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Syracuse, NY is 5.9% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.