How much does a religious worker make in New York?
$51,120a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $24.58 an hour or $4,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.58
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 54
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,470Median: $51,120Highest 10%: $146,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| 25th | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.22 | |
| 90th | $146,100 | $70.23 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for religious workers.
| Rochester, NY | $47,460 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,020 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,010 |
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 religious worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $24.58 ($51,120 a year).
Do religious workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $51,120 against $45,280 nationally, 13% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $51,150, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for religious worker pay?
6 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a religious worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,100 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.