Clergy

This post summarizes key statistics on Clergy using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.

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Age IncMed
20 17,011
25 37,813
30 45,376
35 54,020
40 56,704
45 57,838
50 56,704
55 56,180
60 54,585
65 49,436


Hours Worked Share
0-20 12.90
20-39 10.80
39-41 37.70
41-50 24.60
50-60 10.80
More than 60 3.10

Income Over Career

This chart provides the median income by age for Clergy.

Ten Most Common Industries

Share Income Industry
91.40 48,866 Religious organizations
2.00 54,020 Hospitals
1.40 54,020 Nursing and personal care facilities
0.70 50,878 Health services, n.e.c.
0.70 49,436 Colleges and universities
0.70 43,216 Membership organizations, n.e.c.
0.60 57,838 Justice, public order, and safety
0.50 48,866 Elementary and secondary schools
0.40 96,155 Army
0.30 38,893 Social services, n.e.c.

This table highlights the top industries people working as Clergy work in, and how much they earn in each industry.

Education Distribution

This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Clergy. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.

Ten Most Common Majors

This table highlights the top majors people working as Clergy received, and how earnings vary by major.

Weekly Hours Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Clergy. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.

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