Cantor vs elder

The differences between cantors and elders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a cantor and an elder. Additionally, a cantor has an average salary of $34,499, which is higher than the $32,205 average annual salary of an elder.

The top three skills for a cantor include life cycle events, funeral services and adult education. The most important skills for an elder are vital signs, blood pressure, and caregiver.

Cantor vs elder overview

	Cantor	Elder
Yearly salary	$34,499	$32,205
Hourly rate	$16.59	$15.48
Growth rate	-	36%
Number of jobs	67	14,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 78%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	4	4

Cantor vs elder salary

Cantors and elders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cantor	Elder
Average salary	$34,499	$32,205
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $48,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between cantor and elder education

There are a few differences between a cantor and an elder in terms of educational background:

	Cantor	Elder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 78%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Music	Business
Most common college	Boston College	Emory University

Cantor vs elder demographics

Here are the differences between cantors' and elders' demographics:

	Cantor	Elder
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 33.8% Female, 66.2%	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% Asian, 6.7% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Asian, 6.7% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between cantor and elder duties and responsibilities

Cantor example responsibilities.

Lead worship and conduct Wednesday night bible studies
Develop and participate in leadership workshops for new leaders and assist new leaders in assuming leadership responsibilities.
Founded, write and produce gospel group G.O.N.E.

Elder example responsibilities.

Work on achieving goals with child base on yearly ISP reports.
Be able to assist clients with ADL's, such as bathing and grooming.
Fill in as substitute caregiver for other assignments.
Administer medications, assist with meals, laundry, mobility and ADL'S.
Assist father with Alzheimer care needs, social activities and day to day routines.
Serve congregation as a small group leader, usher, and children's ministry volunteer.

Cantor vs elder skills

Common cantor skills

Life Cycle Events, 44%
Funeral Services, 36%
Adult Education, 20%

Common elder skills

Vital Signs, 15%
Blood Pressure, 14%
Caregiver, 13%
Home Maintenance, 8%
Meal Preparation, 8%
Social Work, 7%