Clergy in New Mexico
Is New Mexico a good place for you to work as a Clergy?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Clergy in New Mexico are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Clergy in New Mexico is growing faster than average.
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Clergy in New Mexico earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Clergy Career?
- Theology & Religious Vocations
- Theological & Ministerial Studies
- Theology
- Divinity/Ministry
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Rabbinical Studies
- Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
- Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Youth Ministry
- Urban Ministry
- Health Professions
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
How Many Clergy Work in New Mexico?
In 2018, there were 180 Clergy working in the state.
There were 170 Clergy employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 525 Clergy working in it, which means New Mexico has fewer Clergy than average.
Job Projections for New Mexico
Jobs for Clergy in this state are growing at a rate of 18.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.2%.
New Mexico Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 190 total jobs in 2026 for Clergy in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 29,200 annual jobs and 263,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Clergy Make in New Mexico?
In 2018 wages for Clergy ranged from $39,420 to $73,620 with $50,090 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.95 to $35.39. The median hourly rate was $24.08.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.91 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.17.
The median salary in New Mexico is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top New Mexico Metros for Clergy
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Clergy.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Albuquerque, NM | 90 | $55,660 |
Top States for Clergy Employment
View the list below to see where most Clergy work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 7,320 | $49,700 |
California | 5,620 | $61,990 |
Oregon | 4,430 | $48,340 |
Texas | 2,720 | $50,220 |
Michigan | 2,700 | $40,470 |
Florida | 2,580 | $46,410 |
Pennsylvania | 2,250 | $45,260 |
Illinois | 1,920 | $48,120 |
Ohio | 1,750 | $44,970 |
Virginia | 1,360 | $38,990 |
Minnesota | 1,310 | $47,220 |
New Jersey | 1,260 | $58,300 |
North Carolina | 1,070 | $47,760 |
Indiana | 840 | $46,220 |
Missouri | 820 | $47,730 |
Maryland | 790 | $50,450 |
Montana | 710 | $47,000 |
South Carolina | 710 | $49,780 |
Georgia | 700 | $53,030 |
Tennessee | 670 | $47,190 |
Below are the states where Clergy get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $61,990 |
Washington | $61,330 |
Massachusetts | $59,620 |
New Jersey | $58,300 |
Wyoming | $57,240 |
Connecticut | $57,200 |
New Hampshire | $57,200 |
District of Columbia | $56,990 |
Alaska | $56,150 |
Colorado | $54,580 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jonund under License
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