Chaplain vs elder

The differences between chaplains 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 chaplain and an elder. Additionally, a chaplain has an average salary of $46,392, which is higher than the $32,205 average annual salary of an elder.

The top three skills for a chaplain include patients, social work and clinical pastoral. The most important skills for an elder are vital signs, blood pressure, and caregiver.

Chaplain vs elder overview

	Chaplain	Elder
Yearly salary	$46,392	$32,205
Hourly rate	$22.30	$15.48
Growth rate	-	36%
Number of jobs	2,600	14,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	4	4

Chaplain vs elder salary

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

	Chaplain	Elder
Average salary	$46,392	$32,205
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $83,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	San Jose, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	UofL Hospital	-
Best paying industry	Health Care	-

Differences between chaplain and elder education

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

	Chaplain	Elder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Theology	Business
Most common college	Emory University	Emory University

Chaplain vs elder demographics

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

	Chaplain	Elder
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 68.3% Female, 31.7%	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 6.6% White, 68.2% 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 chaplain and elder duties and responsibilities

Chaplain example responsibilities.

Provide full pastoral ministry, visitation and counseling to inmates and incarcerate patients.
Participate as members of a psychiatric or rehabilitation team in staff conferences concerning patients and inmates.
Perform functions in field and combat environments, combat lifesaver tasks and apply communication skills in crisis/potential suicide intervention.
Visit patients/families identify as appropriate for pastoral services and provide direct spiritual counseling, prayer, and ministry as appropriate.
Certify in ASIST (suicideprevention )
Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings as part of IDG team.

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.

Chaplain vs elder skills

Common chaplain skills

Patients, 21%
Social Work, 11%
Clinical Pastoral, 10%
Spiritual Care, 8%
Pastoral Care, 7%
Patient Care, 5%

Common elder skills

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