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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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, not for profit92.88%
  2. Self-employed4.22%
  3. Private, for profit2.08%
  4. State and local government0.59%
  5. 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
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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$55,550

Military salary*

$131,731

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State-by-state Salary

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$72,350
$22,670
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Master's degree 47%
  • Bachelor's degree 18%
  • Some college 15%
  • High school 12%
  • Doctoral degree 5%
  • First professional degree 1%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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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