How much does a clergy make in New York?
$58,580a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in New York. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,780Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $129,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| 90th | $129,200 | $62.12 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elmira, NY | $62,780 |
| New York, NY | $61,860 |
| Utica, NY | $60,460 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,340 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,710 |
| Ithaca, NY | $58,750 |
| Kingston, NY | $55,380 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,070 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,990 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,800 |
| Albany, NY | $49,160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clergys.
| 33. Indiana | $59,020 |
| 34. Kentucky | $58,920 |
| 35. Missouri | $58,740 |
| 36. New York | $58,580 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| 38. Nebraska | $57,520 |
| 39. Tennessee | $57,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).
Do clergys make more in New York than the national average?
No: $58,580 against $60,810 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for clergy pay?
New York ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays clergys the most?
Elmira, NY, with a median of $62,780 a year.
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.