Clergy Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $47,900 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $78,500
Employed locally 40
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $59,100
    90th
    $78,500

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 74% Median Clergy salary is 26% 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 Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Watertown?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Watertown, NY is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Watertown, NY is 21.2% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.