Clergy
General Information
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.
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People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, not for profit92.88%
- Self-employed4.22%
- Private, for profit2.08%
- State and local government0.59%
- Federal government0.11%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Human Services
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$55,550
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$131,731
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Master's degree 47%
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Bachelor's degree 18%
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Some college 15%
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High school 12%
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Doctoral degree 5%
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First professional degree 1%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Philosophy and Theology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Therapy and Counseling
- Education and Training
- Sociology and Anthropology
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