Clergy
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 21 tasks
Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 9.2% of the role's time · $354M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Pray and promote spirituality.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.7% of the role's time · $411M
Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $227M
Plan or lead religious education programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $208M
Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $199M
Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $197M
Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $192M
Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $192M
Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $190M · waiting on a check
Organize and lead regular religious services.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.8% of the role's time · $184M
Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $184M · waiting on a check
Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $183M
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.2% of the role's time · $161M
Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $155M
Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $142M
Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $124M
Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $118M
Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $115M
Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $108M
Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $105M
Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $97.5M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Organizations | 27,300 | $1.9B | $171M | $0 |
| Home Health Care Services | 8740 | $584M | $53.8M | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 8860 | $582M | $53.5M | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 2320 | $140M | $12.9M | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 1200 | $115M | $10.6M | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1440 | $101M | $9.3M | $0 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | 1520 | $92.2M | $8.5M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1280 | $84.5M | $7.8M | $0 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | 880 | $52.6M | $4.8M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 760 | $50.4M | $4.6M | $0 |