National
| Median wages (2008) |
$20.06 hourly, $41,730 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
404,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
130,000 additional employees |
21-2011.00 - Clergy
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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Pastor, Confessor, Minister, Catholic Priest, Priest, Rector, Children's Minister, Children's Pastor, College Chaplain, Evangelism Pastor
Tasks
- Pray and promote spirituality.
- Read from sacred texts such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
- Prepare and deliver sermons and other talks.
- Organize and lead regular religious services.
- Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
- Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
- Counsel individuals and groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, and personal needs.
- Visit people in homes, hospitals, and prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
- Train leaders of church, community, and youth groups.
- Administer religious rites or ordinances.
