Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

21-2011 Clergy

Occupational 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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	710	35	$31.61/hr	$20.95/hr	$28.67/hr	$32.12/hr	$37.01/hr	$39.04/hr

Leading Industries for Clergy

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing	N/A	N/A
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	30	$29.60/hr
Education and Health Services	860	$32.04/hr
Other Services	220	$20.86/hr
Public Administration	N/A	N/A

Other Regional Data for Clergy

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2024-2034
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	20	$28.38/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	20	$29.18/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	30	$22.53/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	40	$31.00/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	40	$27.88/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	40	$30.18/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	50	$31.35/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	60	$28.77/hr	-1.3%
St Cloud MN MSA	60	$32.75/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	60	$29.36/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	80	$29.36/hr	1.4%
Southeast Minnesota	80	$31.35/hr	0.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	80	$26.57/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	90	$26.57/hr	1.6%
Central Minnesota	130	$29.36/hr	-0.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	710	$32.12/hr	1.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	770	$31.66/hr	N/A
Minnesota	1,160	$30.26/hr	7.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2024-2034
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	760	$24.76/hr	9.3%
Instructional Coordinators	3,130	$39.80/hr	1.4%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	4,120	$129,130.62/yr	1.7%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	2,110	$51.20/hr	-0.3%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	450	$85,714.04/yr	0.0%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	920	$86,557.00/yr	-1.2%
Human Resources Managers	4,370	$75.17/hr	3.2%
Social and Community Service Managers	5,430	$41.17/hr	6.7%
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	360	$84,778.57/yr	0.0%
Labor Relations Specialists	1,710	$49.25/hr	-0.7%

Task for Clergy

Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
Organize and lead regular religious services.
Plan or lead religious education programs.
Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Pray and promote spirituality.
Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
Pray and promote spirituality.
Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.