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Employment Percentage
8.04675425
SOC ID
21-2011
SOC Title
Clergy
ONET ID
21-2011.00
ONET Concat ID
21201100
Median Salary
69670.15
Ed Level High School
1.1
Ed Level Certificate
0
Ed Level Some College
0
Ed Level Associates
0.12
Ed Level Bachelors
31.41
Ed Level Masters
66.769997
Ed Level Doctors
0.61
Typical Ed Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Career 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.
Core Tasks
  • Pray and promote spirituality.
  • Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
  • Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
  • Organize and lead regular religious services.
  • Plan or lead religious education programs.
  • Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
  • Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
  • Administer religious rites or ordinances.
  • Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
  • Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.
  • Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
  • Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.
  • Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
  • Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
  • Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
  • Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.
  • Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
  • Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.
  • Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.
  • Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.
Start Annual Earnings
29235.84
Top Annual Earnings
126590.49
EMSI Career Title Slug
cleric