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 |
Southwest Minnesota | 130 | 45 | $18.68/hr | $2.67/hr | $9.98/hr | $9.98/hr | $16.84/hr | $26.23/hr | $30.40/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 | 2,590 | $52,103/yr | 6.4% |
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 320 | $53,992/yr | 6.4% |
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 280 | $96,840/yr | 6.5% |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 190 | $37.64/hr | 3.8% |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 40 | $18.54/hr | N/A |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | N/A | $26.40/hr | N/A |
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.