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 |
| EDR 7E- East Central | 20 | 2 | $24.03/hr | $1.93/hr | $13.56/hr | $17.46/hr | $25.15/hr | $28.97/hr | $34.28/hr |
| Minnesota | 750 | 53 | $21.27/hr | $0.45/hr | $12.20/hr | $14.67/hr | $21.03/hr | $27.10/hr | $31.13/hr |
| U S | 42,560 | 851 | $23.82/hr | $0.31/hr | $11.58/hr | $15.55/hr | $21.68/hr | $28.82/hr | $38.52/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 - | |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 700 | $52,887/yr | N/A |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 80 | $52,374/yr | N/A |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 80 | $97,870/yr | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 30 | $29.24/hr | N/A |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | N/A | 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.