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  • Endorsement: Secure ordination and faith-body endorsement; complete a Master of Divinity.
  • CPE: Complete Clinical Pastoral Education for healthcare chaplaincy.
  • Visa: Use the R-1 religious-worker route via a qualifying employer.

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A few things to check before you start

  • Are you ordained with faith-body endorsement and a Master of Divinity?
  • Have you completed CPE (for healthcare chaplaincy)?
  • Do you have a qualifying employer for an R-1 visa?

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Chaplain jobs in United States — questions answered

Where are chaplain jobs in United States?
Demand across hospitals, the military, prisons and universities; entry uses religious-worker routes.
What salary range do chaplain jobs in United States pay?
Average around US$63,587 (hospital ~US$61,810; government ~US$89,470; federal prison US$63,780–145,468 by grade).
Which cities hire chaplains in United States?
Nationwide; hospital, military, prison and university settings
Which employers hire chaplains in United States?
Hospitals and hospices, Armed forces, Federal/state prisons, Universities
What licence or credential do you need in United States?
Chaplains are ordained clergy / recognised faith representatives, usually with a Master of Divinity; healthcare chaplains often complete CPE (e.g. a 12-week unit). Faith-body endorsement is required.
What work-permit / visa route applies in United States?
Religious-worker routes — the R-1 temporary religious-worker visa (and the EB-4 special-immigrant religious-worker green card) — rather than H-1B.
What language level do you need?
English.

Good to know about Chaplain jobs in United States

  • Chaplaincy uses religious-worker visas (R-1/EB-4), not H-1B.
  • Faith-body endorsement and (for healthcare) CPE are core requirements.

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