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56A Chaplain — Civilian Career Guide

Provides religious services, counseling, and spiritual care to soldiers and families. Advises commanders on morale, ethics, and religious accommodation.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$62,000.00

AVG SALARY

$57,735.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Clergy

SOC 21-2011

$57,230.00

median/yr

Counselor

SOC 21-1014

$53,710.00

median/yr

Hospital Chaplain

SOC 21-2011

$62,000.00

median/yr

College Chaplain

SOC 21-2011

$58,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

CounselingCrisis interventionPublic speakingInterfaith relationsEthics advisingGrief support

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

Licensed Professional Counselor

CPE Units

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56AArmySupport

56A Chaplain — Civilian Career Guide

Provides religious services, counseling, and spiritual care to soldiers and families. Advises commanders on morale, ethics, and religious accommodation.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$62,000.00

AVG SALARY

$57,735.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Clergy

SOC 21-2011

$57,230.00

median/yr

Counselor

SOC 21-1014

$53,710.00

median/yr

Hospital Chaplain

SOC 21-2011

$62,000.00

median/yr

College Chaplain

SOC 21-2011

$58,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

CounselingCrisis interventionPublic speakingInterfaith relationsEthics advisingGrief support

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

Licensed Professional Counselor

CPE Units

Translate Your 56A Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Chaplain skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.