Clergy in Oregon
Considering a career as a Clergy in Oregon?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Clergy in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Clergy in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Clergy in Oregon earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Clergy Work in Oregon?
In 2018, there were 4,430 Clergy working in the state.
There were 4,440 Clergy employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 525 Clergy working in it, which means Oregon has more Clergy than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Clergy in this state are growing at a rate of 5.7% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.2%.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 530 annual Clergy job openings in Oregon, and 4,830 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 Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Clergy ranged from $22,720 to $82,850 with $48,340 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.92 to $39.83. The median hourly rate was $23.24.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $23.07 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.17.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Oregon 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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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 1,960 | $57,770 |
Salem, OR | 330 | $56,790 |
Eugene, OR | 320 | $37,790 |
Medford, OR | 240 | $41,550 |
Bend-Redmond, OR | 160 | $38,790 |
Albany, OR | 110 | $37,480 |
Corvallis, OR | 110 | $55,520 |
Grants Pass, OR | 100 | $44,070 |
Top States for Clergy Employment
The table below shows the states 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 |
South Carolina | 710 | $49,780 |
Montana | 710 | $47,000 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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