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Also known as: Administrator Pastor, Bishop, Brother, Campus Minister
You arrive at the community church just after 8:00 AM, the quiet sanctuary offering a moment of peace before the day begins. Your first task is tackling Microsoft Outlook, sifting through emails from congregants, committee members, and community partners. You confirm appointments, respond to urgent pastoral care requests, and review your calendar, noting a counseling session and a youth group planning meeting. A brief personal reflection helps you center yourself before diving into the day's demands.
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+2.4%
US average: +3.5%
19,200
per year (US)
242,000
in 2025 → 247,800 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The job outlook for clergy is stable, with about 19,200 job openings each year through 2035. Employment is projected to grow by 2.4% from 2025 to 2035, which is considered stable growth. The median annual wage for this role is $60,810.
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$60,810
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Worship Ministry
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Youth Ministry
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Urban Ministry
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Rabbinical Studies
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Hindu Studies
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years