Clergy (21-2011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		450
Mean wage		$27.04
Entry wage		$16.98
10th percentile wage		$14.33
50th percentile wage		$26.52
90th percentile wage		$41.08

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	130	28.7%
Hospitals	120	27.3%
Public Administration	60	13%
Educational Services	60	12.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	60	35.64
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	20	26.55
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	130	26.21
Ambulatory Health Care Services		25.60

Clergy (21-2011)

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.52		$24.79		$1.73
2016	$25.90	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	$1.69
2015	$25.40	+2%	$23.75	+2%	$1.66
2014	$24.93	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	$1.63
2013	$24.45	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	$1.60
2012	$23.98	+2%	$22.41	+2%	$1.56
2011	$23.60	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	$1.54
2010	$23.19	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	$1.51
2009	$22.94	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	$1.50
2008	$22.26	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	$1.45
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.52		$22.06		$4.46
2016	$25.90	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$4.54
2015	$25.40	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$4.49
2014	$24.93	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$4.47
2013	$24.45	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$4.40
2012	$23.98	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$4.27
2011	$23.60	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$4.21
2010	$23.19	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$4.12
2009	$22.94	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$4.13
2008	$22.26	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$3.93

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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