Clergy in Ohio
Considering a career as a Clergy in Ohio?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Clergy in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Clergy in Ohio is growing slower than average.
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Clergy in Ohio earn lower 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 Ohio?
There were approximately 1,750 workers employed as Clergy in this state in 2018.
There were 1,620 Clergy employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 130 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 525 Clergy working in it, which means Ohio has more Clergy than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Clergy in this state are growing at a rate of 4.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.2%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 2,170 annual Clergy job openings in Ohio, and 19,890 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 29,200 annual jobs and 263,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Clergy Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Clergy ranged from $27,480 to $68,910 with $44,970 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.21 to $33.13. The median hourly rate was $21.62.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.99 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.63.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Ohio 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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Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 370 | $49,310 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 360 | $44,240 |
Wheeling, WV-OH | 280 | $35,710 |
Columbus, OH | 190 | $45,580 |
Dayton, OH | 180 | $47,240 |
Akron, OH | 110 | $46,400 |
Toledo, OH | 80 | $43,950 |
Canton-Massillon, OH | 60 | $38,600 |
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 30 | $49,190 |
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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