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 |
18,432 Very large |
& |
0.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,516 High |
| Champaign Area |
362 Large |
& |
4.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
316 Large |
& |
-3.2% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
9,113 Very large |
& |
0.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
751 High |
| Decatur Area |
179 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
631 Large |
& |
4.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
56 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,550 Large |
& |
-0.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
125 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
319 Large |
& |
0.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
122 Medium |
& |
-4.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
200 Medium |
& |
-1.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Lake County |
608 Large |
& |
-4.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| McHenry County |
194 Medium |
& |
-6.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
243 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
415 Large |
& |
1.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
846 Large |
& |
0.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
69 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
294 Large |
& |
-5.1% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
352 Large |
& |
5.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Rockford Area |
786 Very large |
& |
-0.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
63 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
131 Medium |
& |
-9.9% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
627 Large |
& |
-3.2% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
462 Large |
& |
-1.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Vermilion County |
98 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Will County |
616 Large |
& |
13.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
61 Few |
| United States |
262,000 Large |
& |
1.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
23,000 Moderate |