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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 130 | 26 | $24.50/hr | $1.35/hr | $11.79/hr | $20.05/hr | $25.31/hr | $29.58/hr | $35.23/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,360 | 109 | $23.90/hr | $0.55/hr | $12.97/hr | $17.65/hr | $24.51/hr | $29.49/hr | $34.73/hr |
| U S | 53,180 | 1,010 | $26.80/hr | $0.29/hr | $13.02/hr | $17.88/hr | $24.48/hr | $31.74/hr | $42.24/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,580 | $58,908/yr | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 330 | $58,381/yr | 5.9% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 310 | $97,625/yr | 6.0% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 170 | $28.60/hr | 2.1% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 30 | $21.48/hr | 8.3% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | N/A | $39.40/hr | 5.0% |
Tasks for Clergy
- Leads congregation in worship services.
- Administers religious rites or ordinances.
- Interprets doctrine of religion.
- Prepares and delivers sermons and other talks.
- Instructs people who seek conversion to faith.
- Writes articles for publication.
- Engages in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities sponsored by or related to interest of denomination.
- Visits sick and shut-ins, and helps poor.
- Counsels those in spiritual need.
- Conducts wedding and funeral services.
