Salary Breakdown
Clergy
Average
$49,670
ANNUAL
$23.88
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,480
ANNUAL
$14.17
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,560
ANNUAL
$23.35
HOURLY
Expert Level
$71,030
ANNUAL
$34.15
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Clergy
13,390
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Clergy
Supporting Programs
Clergy
Top Expected Tasks
Clergy
01
Pray and promote spirituality.
02
Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
03
Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
04
Organize and lead regular religious services.
05
Plan or lead religious education programs.
06
Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
07
Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
08
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
09
Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.
10
Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clergy
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Philosophy and Theology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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