There are currently an estimated 262,000 clergy members in the United States. The clergy member job market is expected to grow by 1.0% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are clergy members?
CareerExplorer rates clergy members with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,600 clergy members.
What’s the supply of clergy members?
The clergy member industry is concentrated in New York, California, Oregon
Clergy Member job market by state
| State Name | Employed Clergy Members |
|---|---|
| New York | 7,790 |
| California | 7,110 |
| Oregon | 3,850 |
| Florida | 3,560 |
| Texas | 3,180 |
| Illinois | 2,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,150 |
| Ohio | 2,020 |
| Michigan | 1,880 |
| New Jersey | 1,460 |
| North Carolina | 1,430 |
| Georgia | 1,380 |
| Virginia | 1,220 |
| Minnesota | 1,160 |
| Arizona | 1,070 |
| Indiana | 1,060 |
| Washington | 1,060 |
| Missouri | 920 |
| Connecticut | 900 |
| Alabama | 850 |
| Massachusetts | 840 |
| Wisconsin | 770 |
| Hawaii | 720 |
| Tennessee | 710 |
| Montana | 680 |
| Maryland | 670 |
| Oklahoma | 510 |
| Kansas | 450 |
| South Carolina | 450 |
| Colorado | 440 |
| Kentucky | 410 |
| Louisiana | 400 |
| Iowa | 370 |
| Arkansas | 350 |
| District of Columbia | 310 |
| West Virginia | 290 |
| New Mexico | 270 |
| Nebraska | 270 |
| Mississippi | 250 |
| Rhode Island | 230 |
| Nevada | 210 |
| Maine | 160 |
| Idaho | 150 |
| Alaska | 150 |
| South Dakota | 140 |
| Delaware | 120 |
| North Dakota | 120 |
| New Hampshire | 100 |
| Vermont | 50 |
| Wyoming | 40 |