How much does a clergy make in New York?
$61,860a year
Median yearly pay for clergys in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.74
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 221
- Jobs in the area
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,370Median: $61,860Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 75th | $89,740 | $43.14 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.23 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for clergys.
| Utica, NY | $60,460 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,340 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,710 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,130 |
| Social Worker | $85,080 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $82,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $79,370 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,610 |
| Educational | $77,580 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $66,580 |
| Child | $66,540 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,110 |
| Counselor | $63,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.74 ($61,860 a year).
Do clergys make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,860 against $60,810 nationally, 2% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,580, so New York pays 6% more.
Where does New York rank for clergy pay?
60 of 221 metro areas with data.
How much does a clergy make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,500 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.