Clergy in Vermont
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- Clergy in Vermont 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 Vermont?
In 2018, there were 50 Clergy working in the state.
There were 50 Clergy employed in this state in 2017.
The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.
The typical state has 525 Clergy working in it, which means Vermont has fewer Clergy than average.
Job Projections for Vermont
Jobs for Clergy in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 8.2%.
Vermont Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 120 annual job openings, and 1,150 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 Vermont?
In 2018 wages for Clergy ranged from $27,090 to $65,330 with $51,300 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.02 to $31.41. The median hourly rate was $24.67.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $18.97 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $5.70.
The median salary in Vermont is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Clergy Employment
The table below shows the states where most Clergy work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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