Clergy
Provide spiritual guidance and lead religious services.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $25.81 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 2.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Minister Pastor Preacher See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Clergy *
U S |
$20.49 | $27.74 | $34.04 |
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Minnesota |
$18.72 | $25.81 | $31.38 |
Central Minnesota |
$20.54 | $27.3 | $31.88 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.93 | $26.52 | $30.36 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$16.06 | $23.98 | $29.61 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.53 | $24.44 | $32.15 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$16.1 | $22.97 | $29.27 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.81 | $27.61 | $31.76 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1150 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Clergy most often work?
- Hospitals
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Educational Services
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 6209 new Clergy to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.