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Clergy average salary by city in New York
- New York$77,870
- Kiryas Joel$68,040
- Rochester$65,040
- Kingston$64,750
- Glens Falls$64,410
- Ithaca$63,590
- Elmira$62,400
- Buffalo$60,320
- Utica$59,380
- Syracuse$58,730
- Albany$57,580
- Binghamton$53,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $77,870 | $61,860 | $47,390 | $59,934 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $68,040 | $60,340 | $49,880 | $53,559 | 109 |
| Rochester | $65,040 | $59,710 | $48,200 | $51,467 | 97 |
| Kingston | $64,750 | $55,380 | $42,890 | $51,250 | 101 |
| Glens Falls | $64,410 | $49,800 | $45,490 | $50,996 | 95 |
| Ithaca | $63,590 | $58,750 | $49,420 | $50,382 | 103 |
| Elmira | $62,400 | $62,780 | $48,200 | $49,491 | 94 |
| Buffalo | $60,320 | $55,070 | $46,910 | $47,935 | 96 |
| Utica | $59,380 | $60,460 | $46,060 | $47,231 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $58,730 | $48,770 | $47,810 | $46,744 | 96 |
| Albany | $57,580 | $49,160 | $41,190 | $45,884 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $53,770 | $51,990 | $46,040 | $43,032 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Clergy salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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