Clergy in Washington
Considering a career as a Clergy in Washington?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Clergy in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Clergy in Washington is growing slower than average.
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Clergy in Washington 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 Washington?
In Washington, there were 530 people working as Clergy in the year 2018.
There were 510 Clergy employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 525 Clergy working in it, which means Washington has more Clergy than average.
Job Projections for Washington
Jobs for Clergy in this state are growing at a rate of 3.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.2%.
Washington Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 460 annual job openings, and 4,280 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 Washington?
In 2018 wages for Clergy ranged from $39,520 to $87,530 with $61,330 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $19 to $42.08. The median hourly rate was $29.49.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $29.09 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.40.
The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Washington 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 |
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 250 | $64,550 |
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 70 | $58,310 |
Kennewick-Richland, WA | 30 | $52,540 |
Walla Walla, WA | 30 | $61,450 |
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 |
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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