Assistant pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant pastor gender statistics
12.6% of assistant pastors are women and 87.4% of assistant pastors are men.
- Male, 87.4%
- Female, 12.6%
Assistant pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.4% |
| Female | 12.6% |
Assistant pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,877
Female income
$41,943
Assistant pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant pastor positions over time. Currently, 12.6% of assistant pastors are female.
Assistant pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2011 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2012 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| 2014 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2015 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2018 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 87.42% | 12.58% |
Assistant pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant pastors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Assistant Pastor | 87% | 13% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Assistant pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant pastors is White, which makes up 67.6% of all assistant pastors. Comparatively, 12.0% of assistant pastors are Black or African American and 9.2% of assistant pastors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Assistant pastor race
| Assistant pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Assistant pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.63% | 10.57% | 5.37% | 6.90% |
| 2011 | 72.70% | 10.83% | 6.60% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 73.97% | 10.84% | 5.91% | 7.20% |
| 2013 | 73.61% | 11.25% | 5.99% | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 72.54% | 10.63% | 6.25% | 8.27% |
| 2015 | 73.14% | 11.21% | 5.92% | 7.78% |
| 2016 | 71.75% | 11.26% | 7.09% | 8.15% |
| 2017 | 71.47% | 10.33% | 6.90% | 8.95% |
| 2018 | 73.26% | 10.05% | 6.26% | 8.33% |
| 2019 | 72.26% | 10.91% | 6.22% | 8.62% |
| 2020 | 69.69% | 10.80% | 7.51% | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 67.58% | 12.04% | 6.74% | 9.19% |
Assistant pastor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown assistant pastors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian assistant pastors have the lowest average salary at $40,658.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,426 |
| White | $45,104 |
| Black or African American | $45,544 |
| Asian | $40,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,939 |
Average assistant pastor age
See how the average age of assistant pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Assistant pastor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Assistant pastor age breakdown
The average age of assistant pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the assistant pastor population.
Assistant pastor age breakdown
| Assistant Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Assistant pastor educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant pastors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of assistant pastors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Assistant pastors by degree level
| Assistant pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Assistant pastor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant pastors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,367 annually. With a Master's degree, assistant pastors earn a median annual income of $47,479 compared to $43,543 for assistant pastors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,479 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,543 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,367 |
Assistant pastor employment statistics
Company size where assistant pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant pastors work.
Assistant pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 50% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 3% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Assistant pastor jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant pastors are non profits, education and health care.
Assistant pastor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 64% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Assistant pastor turnover and employment statistics
Assistant pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant pastor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average assistant pastor tenure
The average assistant pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,815 assistant pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Assistant pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant pastors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Mentor | 8.30% | 1,199 |
| Postulant | 10.45% | 34 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | 13.09% | 42,569 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Assistant Pastor | 15.69% | - |
| Campus Ministry Director | 16.29% | 5,681 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
Similar assistant pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Mentor | 8.30% | 1,199 |
| Postulant | 10.45% | 34 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | 13.09% | 42,569 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Campus Ministry Director | 16.29% | 5,681 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant pastors
The most common foreign language among assistant pastors is Spanish at 59.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.6% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 59.6%
- French, 9.6%
- Korean, 5.8%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- German, 3.8%
- Other, 17.4%
Assistant pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.6% |
| French | 9.6% |
| Korean | 5.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Other | 17.4% |
