Occupation Profile for Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Overview
| $39,680.00 | Median Annual Wage | 13,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 0.9 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 8.5 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 404,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 16.9 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 481,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 74.6 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
Sample Job Titles
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- Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
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- Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Vocational Education Teachers
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Elementary School Teachers
- Curators
Related Academic Programs
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv.
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
- Rabbinical Studies (M.
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.
- Theology/Theological Studies.
- Youth Ministry.
Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)