Bishop demographics and statistics in the US
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Bishop gender statistics
41.4% of bishops are women and 58.6% of bishops are men.
- Male, 58.6%
- Female, 41.4%
Bishop gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.6% |
| Female | 41.4% |
Bishop gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,701
Female income
$32,593
Bishop gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bishop positions over time. Currently, 41.4% of bishops are female.
Bishop gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 36.24% |
| 2011 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2012 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
| 2013 | 62.35% | 37.65% |
| 2014 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2015 | 60.29% | 39.71% |
| 2016 | 61.06% | 38.94% |
| 2017 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2018 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2020 | 61.18% | 38.82% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
Bishop related jobs gender ratio
We compared bishops 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% |
| Bishop | 59% | 41% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Bishop demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bishops is White, which makes up 67.6% of all bishops. Comparatively, 12.0% of bishops are Black or African American and 9.2% of bishops 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%
Bishop race
| Bishop 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% |
Bishop race and ethnicity over time
See how bishop racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bishop race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.70% | 10.53% | 5.36% | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 72.77% | 10.80% | 6.59% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 74.04% | 10.81% | 5.90% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 73.68% | 11.22% | 5.98% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 72.61% | 10.60% | 6.24% | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 73.21% | 11.18% | 5.91% | 7.76% |
| 2016 | 71.82% | 11.23% | 7.07% | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 71.54% | 10.30% | 6.88% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 73.33% | 10.02% | 6.25% | 8.31% |
| 2019 | 72.33% | 10.88% | 6.21% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 69.76% | 10.77% | 7.50% | 8.15% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 12.01% | 6.73% | 9.16% |
Bishop wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown bishops have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian bishops have the lowest average salary at $31,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,142 |
| White | $34,397 |
| Black or African American | $34,645 |
| Asian | $31,850 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,591 |
Average bishop age
See how the average age of bishops varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bishop 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 |
Bishop age breakdown
The average age of bishops is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the bishop population.
Bishop age breakdown
| Bishop Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Bishop educational attainment
The most common degree for bishops is bachelor's degree, with 52% of bishops earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Bishops by degree level
| Bishop degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Bishop wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bishops with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $36,225 annually. With a Master's degree, bishops earn a median annual income of $35,730 compared to $33,510 for bishops with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,730 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,510 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,225 |
Bishop turnover and employment statistics
Bishop unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bishops between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bishop unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bishop 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 bishop tenure
The average bishop stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 206 bishops resumes in Zippia's database.
Bishop tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Bishop LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bishops 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Services Counselor | 8.30% | 104,698 |
| Christian Science Practitioner | 10.45% | 24,651 |
| Assistant House Manager | 13.09% | 37,135 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Bishop | 15.69% | - |
| Youth Choir Director | 16.29% | 7,150 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
Similar bishop jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Services Counselor | 8.30% | 104,698 |
| Christian Science Practitioner | 10.45% | 24,651 |
| Assistant House Manager | 13.09% | 37,135 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Youth Choir Director | 16.29% | 7,150 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
Foreign languages spoken by bishops
The most common foreign language among bishops is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Vietnamese, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Tagalog, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Bishop languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Vietnamese | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Tagalog | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |