As of June 2026, Clergy has an AI-exposure score of 45/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Clergy

45/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 20% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$60,810. About 23,000 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Community & Social Service roles

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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.

Common titles
MinisterPastorPriestRectorBishopChaplain
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessInstructingService OrientationPersuasionReading Comprehension
Tools and technology
FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsTelephoneFrequent contact with othersDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Clergy, SOC 21-2011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Clergy tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (90%).

Augmentable
  • Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
  • Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
Durable
  • Pray and promote spirituality.
  • Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
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Safer adjacent roles

Directors, Religious Activities and Education
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$52,100
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