Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Religious organizations
- Hospitals
Outlook
Growth for this career is expected to show little to no change. Demand varies based on the different religious groups. Opportunities should be best in smaller, rural communities. Many job openings will occur each year as clergy leave this career.
Clergy (CIS 100039)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
18,627 Very large |
& |
-0.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,839 High |
| Champaign Area |
355 Large |
& |
-1.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
300 Large |
& |
1.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Cook County |
9,347 Very large |
& |
-2.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
887 High |
| Decatur Area |
196 Large |
& |
-8.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
612 Large |
& |
7.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
67 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,595 Large |
& |
7.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
174 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
307 Large |
& |
12.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
118 Medium |
& |
-1.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
206 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Lake County |
614 Large |
& |
-9.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| McHenry County |
198 Medium |
& |
-5.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
243 Large |
& |
-0.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
410 Large |
& |
-2.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
846 Large |
& |
-2.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
80 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
281 Large |
& |
-4.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
366 Large |
& |
7.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
774 Very large |
& |
0.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
78 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
131 Medium |
& |
-13.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
624 Large |
& |
0.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
62 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
474 Large |
& |
1.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
103 Medium |
& |
-5.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Will County |
567 Large |
& |
28.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
81 Moderate |
| United States |
266,700 Large |
& |
0.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
21,900 Moderate |