SOC 21-2011
Clergy
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ31/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ58,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$61K
$37K โ $100K
Projected Growth
๐+1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Clergy face a risk score of 31/100 โ 13 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $61K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 31/100, Clergy faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai coding assistants reducing developer demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 58,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations and navigating complex family and community dynamics to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Clergy?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
Advocacy and relationship-building with institutions
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Pray and promote spirituality.
Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
Organize and lead regular religious services.
Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
๐ป Technology Skills
Electronic mail software
Calendar and scheduling software
Web page creation and editing software
Instant messaging software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Philosophy and Theology
English Language
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 78% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 66% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 81% |