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Clergy

General Information

Description

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.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, not for profit87.68%
  2. Self-employed8.61%
  3. Private, for profit2.24%
  4. State and local government0.76%
  5. Federal government0.71%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Human Services

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$49,720

Military salary*

$124,344

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State-by-state Salary

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$73,420
$22,080
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Master's degree 66%
  • Bachelor's degree 23%
  • Post baccalaureate 7%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Philosophy and Theology
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Psychology

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.