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 7W- Central | 60 | 8 | $22.55/hr | $1.04/hr | $10.67/hr | $14.14/hr | $22.57/hr | $28.39/hr | $35.54/hr |
| Minnesota | 790 | 50 | $21.13/hr | $0.40/hr | $12.21/hr | $14.58/hr | $20.88/hr | $26.67/hr | $31.29/hr |
| U S | 44,000 | 748 | $23.33/hr | $0.26/hr | $10.91/hr | $15.07/hr | $21.47/hr | $28.63/hr | $37.67/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 | 2,470 | $55,733/yr | N/A |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 250 | $56,027/yr | N/A |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 220 | $98,650/yr | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 110 | $28.66/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.