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CLERGY: MISSISSIPPI
Occupation 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.
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State and National Wages
| Location |
Pay
Period |
2008 |
| 10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
| United States |
Hourly |
$10.31 |
$14.09 |
$20.06 |
$26.83 |
$35.71 |
| Yearly |
$21,400 |
$29,300 |
$41,700 |
$55,800 |
$74,300 |
| Mississippi |
Hourly |
$10.91 |
$12.77 |
$15.92 |
$19.05 |
$28.46 |
| Yearly |
$22,700 |
$26,600 |
$33,100 |
$39,600 |
$59,200 |
- High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
- Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
- Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.
- High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
- Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
- Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.
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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
State Data Source: Mississippi Occupational Wages
State and National Trends
| United States |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Clergy |
670,100 |
755,200 |
+13%
|
21,770
| Mississippi |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2006 |
2016 |
| Clergy |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A
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1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2006-2016, while the projections period for national data is 2008-2018.
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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
State Data Source: Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The most important knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are listed for Clergy.
Knowledge:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Skills:
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Abilities:
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Source: Occupational Information Network: Clergy.
Tasks and Activities
Occupation specific tasks and the most important generalized work activities are listed for Clergy.
Occupation Specific Tasks:
- Administer religious rites or ordinances.
- Collaborate with committees and individuals to address financial and administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
- Conduct special ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and confirmations.
- Counsel individuals and groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, and personal needs.
- Devise ways in which congregation membership can be expanded.
- Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
- Organize and engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities sponsored by or related to their religion.
- Organize and lead regular religious services.
- Participate in fundraising activities to support congregation activities and facilities.
- Perform administrative duties such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services and repairs, and supervising the work of staff members and volunteers.
- Plan and lead religious education programs for their congregations.
- Pray and promote spirituality.
- Prepare and deliver sermons and other talks.
- Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.
- Read from sacred texts such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
- Refer people to community support services, psychologists, and/or doctors as necessary.
- Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
- Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
- Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, and/or traditions.
- Train leaders of church, community, and youth groups.
- Visit people in homes, hospitals, and prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Generalized Work Activities:
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Detailed Work Activities:
- advise clients or customers
- advise individuals regarding marriage, health, finances, or religion
- analyze member participation or changes in congregation emphasis
- collect details for stories or articles
- counsel individuals in spiritual matters
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- empathize with others during counseling or related services
- interpret doctrine of religion
- maintain cooperative working relationships within community service
- make presentations
- motivate people
- promote objectives of institution to associations, agencies, or community groups
- refer clients to community services or resources
- use agency mission as a guideline in social services delivery
- use counseling techniques
- use oral or written communication techniques
- use public speaking techniques
- use teaching techniques
- write sales or informational speeches
Source: Occupational Information Network: Clergy.
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Education and Training
Occupation: Clergy
Most Common Educational/Training Level: Master's degree
Related Instructional Programs:
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv.)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Rabbinical Studies (M.H.L./Rav)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
Distribution of Educational Attainment
| Occupation |
Percent of employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of educational attainment is |
| Less than high school diploma |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Some college, no degree |
Associate's degree |
Bachelor's degree |
Master's degree |
Doctoral or professional degree |
| Clergy |
2.8% |
7.2% |
11.7% |
4.1% |
24.3% |
34.3% |
15.7% |
| Religious Workers |
2.4% |
9.9% |
16.6% |
5.9% |
31% |
25.2% |
9.1% |
| Community and Social Services |
1.7% |
9.4% |
14% |
6.7% |
33% |
31.4% |
3.8% |
| Total, All Occupations |
10.7% |
27.6% |
20.6% |
8.9% |
19.4% |
8.3% |
4.5% |
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections (Education/Training Level, Educational Attainment); National Center for Education Statistics (Typical Instructional Programs)
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