Career profile · SOC 21-2011

Clergy

Clergy is an occupation catalogued under SOC 21-2011. The role reports a median annual salary of $60,820 in the US. Entry typically requires a Bachelor's degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.38 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$60,820
per year
Growth outlook
Little Or No Change
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
3.8/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Clergy earn?

The median annual salary for Clergy in the US is $60,820.

How do I become a clergy?

The typical entry education is a Bachelor's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Clergy?

Our AI-durability model gives Clergy a score of 0.38 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Clergy has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.

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