Clergy Salary in New York
Clergies in New York make a median of $58,980 a year, or about $28.36 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level clergies (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $85K spread from bottom to top.
Clergy salary by metro in New York
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $60K | +2% | 30 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $59K | +1% | 7,230 |
| Rochester | $59K | -0% | 570 |
| Syracuse | $57K | -3% | 240 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $55K | -6% | 280 |
| Glens Falls | $50K | -15% | 100 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $50K | -16% | 470 |
| Binghamton | $49K | -17% | 60 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $48K | -19% | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $48K | -19% | 120 |
| Kingston | $43K | -26% | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $43K | -27% | 440 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clergies make in New York?
The median is $58,980 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,140, and experienced clergies can clear $122,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,899/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 49.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a clergy salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clergy salary is worth about $60,055 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clergies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.