21-2011

Clergy

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Theology/Theological Studies. Divinity/Ministry. Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies. Rabbinical Studies. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Youth Ministry. Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies. Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.

Related Careers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Clergy Community and Social Service Occupations Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Community Health Workers Counselors

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$77,850
Washington	$77,530
Nevada	$70,150
Massachusetts	$67,830
Vermont	$66,860
New Hampshire	$66,670
Georgia	$65,510
Minnesota	$65,350
Connecticut	$65,040
District of Columbia	$64,990
Hawaii	$64,010
Colorado	$63,980
Wyoming	$63,860
New Jersey	$63,530
Oregon	$63,370

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Median Annual Salary

$60,820

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.0%

Avg. annual openings

23.0k

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