How much does a clergy make in Buffalo?
$55,070a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $26.48 an hour or $4,589 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 170 of 221
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,250Median: $55,070Highest 10%: $87,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,250 | $18.87 | |
| 25th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| 75th | $76,180 | $36.63 | |
| 90th | $87,610 | $42.12 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for clergys.
| New York, NY | $61,860 |
| Utica, NY | $60,460 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,340 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,710 |
| Kingston, NY | $55,380 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,990 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,800 |
| Albany, NY | $49,160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,770 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,030 |
| Social Worker | $80,850 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,230 |
| Child | $66,620 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,940 |
| Educational | $62,000 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,840 |
| Substance Abuse | $55,750 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,900 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $26.48 ($55,070 a year).
Do clergys make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $55,070 against $60,810 nationally, 9% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,580, so Buffalo pays 6% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for clergy pay?
170 of 221 metro areas with data.
How much does a clergy make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.