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Working As A Chaplain

  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

  • Mostly Sitting

  • Make Decisions

  • $47,444

    Average Salary

What Does A Chaplain Do

A Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to soldiers, families, and other groups of people in a wide range of challenging environments. Their primary duties include performing religious services and leading prayers.

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Average Length of Employment
Rabbi 9.3 years
College Chaplain 6.5 years
Pastoral Counselor 4.6 years
Priest 4.4 years
Chaplain 4.0 years
Hospital Chaplain 3.2 years
Hospice Chaplain 3.0 years
Chaplain Resident 1.3 years
Top Employers Before
Internship 14.5%
Chaplain Resident 13.5%
Pastor 13.3%
Senior Pastor 9.2%
Associate Pastor 8.2%
Director 4.7%
Teacher 4.6%
Minister 3.8%
Volunteer 3.4%
Hospice Chaplain 2.8%
Counselor 2.5%
Associate 2.5%
Instructor 2.4%
Substitute Teacher 2.3%
Adjunct Professor 2.2%
Administrative Assistant 2.2%
Assistant Pastor 2.1%
Coordinator 2.0%
Case Manager 2.0%
Associate Minister 1.9%
Top Employers After
Pastor 15.0%
Chaplain Resident 10.0%
Senior Pastor 8.9%
Internship 8.1%
Hospice Chaplain 7.8%
Associate Pastor 5.3%
Minister 4.9%
Director 4.0%
Adjunct Professor 3.9%
Bereavement Program Coordinator 3.3%
Volunteer 3.2%
Teacher 3.2%
Substitute Teacher 3.2%
Executive Director 3.0%
Hospital Chaplain 2.9%
Counselor 2.9%
Priest 2.8%
Associate 2.8%
Ambulatory Care Coordinator 2.7%
Associate Minister 2.3%

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Chaplain Demographics

Gender

Male

65.3%

Female

31.7%

Unknown

2.9%
Ethnicity

White

64.2%

Hispanic or Latino

12.4%

Black or African American

12.3%

Asian

7.2%

Unknown

3.8%
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

53.9%

French

8.7%

Portuguese

4.9%

German

4.4%

Hebrew

3.9%

Korean

3.4%

Italian

3.4%

Greek

2.9%

Chinese

2.4%

Mandarin

1.9%

Dakota

1.9%

Arabic

1.9%

Russian

1.5%

Carrier

1.5%

Dutch

1.0%

Tagalog

0.5%

Telugu

0.5%

Turkish

0.5%

Hindi

0.5%

Indonesian

0.5%
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Chaplain Education

Schools

Liberty University

22.4%

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

7.8%

Fuller Theological Seminary

5.9%

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

5.8%

Chicago Theological Seminary

4.4%

Emory University

4.4%

Princeton Theological Seminary

4.4%

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

4.2%

Interdenominational Theological Center

4.2%

Andrews University

4.1%

Asbury Theological Seminary

3.7%

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

3.7%

Oral Roberts University

3.6%

Luther Seminary

3.6%

Regent University

3.2%

Southern Methodist University

3.1%

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

3.1%

Denver Seminary

3.1%

Texas Christian University

2.9%

Walden University

2.5%
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Majors

Theology

42.0%

Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries

10.0%

Mental Health Counseling

7.7%

Business

4.5%

Religion

4.4%

School Counseling

4.2%

Education

3.7%

Psychology

3.3%

Biblical Studies

3.1%

Social Work

2.3%

Clinical Psychology

2.0%

History

1.8%

Family Therapy

1.7%

Communication

1.6%

Criminal Justice

1.5%

English

1.4%

Counseling Psychology

1.4%

Elementary Education

1.3%

Philosophy

1.0%

Nursing

1.0%
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Degrees

Masters

46.8%

Other

19.2%

Bachelors

18.0%

Doctorate

10.0%

Certificate

2.9%

Associate

2.4%

Diploma

0.6%

License

0.1%
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Real Chaplain Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Chaplain, Palliative Care Team Montefiore Medical Center New York, NY Nov 01, 2016 $87,600
Chaplain, Palliative Care Team Montefiore Medical Center New York, NY Jan 11, 2016 $87,600
University Multi-Faith Chaplain University of The Pacific Stockton, CA Jul 01, 2012 $70,500
Chaplain UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA Oct 18, 2010 $62,610
Catholic/Interfaith Chaplain Stanford Health Care Palo Alto, CA Aug 02, 2016 $60,403 -
$99,756
Staff Chaplain Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL Aug 15, 2011 $56,954
Chaplain Advocate Home Health Services Des Plaines, IL Jun 01, 2014 $55,306 -
$59,480
Chaplain Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC Aug 15, 2011 $55,180
Pediatric Chaplain Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX Jan 01, 2012 $55,078
Chaplain Kettering Health Network Kettering, OH May 01, 2015 $55,000
Chaplain-Catholic The University of Vermont Medical Center, Inc. Burlington, VT Dec 09, 2016 $54,641
Chaplain-Catholic University of Vermont Medical Center Burlington, VT Jan 26, 2015 $53,040
Chaplain Methodist Health System Dallas, TX Jun 01, 2010 $49,316
Chaplain Essex County Sheriff's Department Middleton, MA Oct 01, 2012 $49,237
Chaplain Methodist Health System Dallas, TX Dec 27, 2009 $49,150
Muslim Chaplain Tufts University Medford, MA Aug 01, 2011 $48,523
Muslim Chaplain Tufts University Medford, MA Jul 01, 2012 $48,523
Chaplain Vitas Healthcare of Pa Blue Bell, PA Nov 02, 2009 $47,986
Chaplain Vitas Hospice Services, LLC Boynton Beach, FL Nov 24, 2010 $41,220 -
$44,220
Chaplain (Clergy) Hebrew Rehabilitation Center/Hebrew Seniorlife MA Mar 12, 2012 $41,184
Chaplain (Clergy) Hebrew Rehabilitation Center/Hebrew Seniorlife MA Feb 06, 2012 $41,184
Muslim Chaplain Tufts University Medford, MA Jul 31, 2012 $40,947
Muslim Chaplain Tufts University Medford, MA Jul 01, 2012 $40,947
Muslim Chaplain Tufts University Medford, MA Jul 01, 2010 $40,133
Assistant Chaplain The Saint Thomas More Corporation New Haven, CT Aug 22, 2016 $40,000 -
$50,000
Chaplain Ignatian Spirituality Project Chicago, IL Sep 01, 2013 $40,000

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Top Skills for A Chaplain

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  1. Spiritual Needs
  2. Pastoral Care
  3. Chaplains
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  • Utilized spiritual history and spiritual assessment tools to address spiritual needs.
  • Provided pastoral care to patients, their family members and hospital employees through counseling, meditation and resource giving.
  • Lead team as Certified Community Chaplains
  • Educate the hospice interdisciplinary team for professional development.
  • Increased counseling presence of chaplain ministry at extended care facility.

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