Children's minister demographics and statistics in the US
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Children's minister gender statistics
63.5% of children's ministers are women and 36.5% of children's ministers are men.
- Female, 63.5%
- Male, 36.5%
Children's minister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.5% |
| Male | 36.5% |
Children's minister gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,314
Female income
$40,943
Children's minister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in children's minister positions over time. Currently, 63.5% of children's ministers are female.
Children's minister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 2011 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2012 | 38.94% | 61.06% |
| 2013 | 40.15% | 59.85% |
| 2014 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2015 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2016 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2017 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2018 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
| 2019 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2020 | 38.97% | 61.03% |
| 2021 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
Children's minister related jobs gender ratio
We compared children's ministers 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% |
| Children's Minister | 36% | 64% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Children's minister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among children's ministers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all children's ministers. Comparatively, 12.0% of children's ministers are Black or African American and 9.2% of children's ministers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Children's minister race
| Children's minister race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Children's minister race and ethnicity over time
See how children's minister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Children's minister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.96% | 10.54% | 5.08% | 6.88% |
| 2011 | 73.04% | 10.81% | 6.30% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 74.31% | 10.82% | 5.62% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 73.95% | 11.23% | 5.70% | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 10.61% | 5.96% | 8.26% |
| 2015 | 73.48% | 11.18% | 5.63% | 7.76% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 11.24% | 6.79% | 8.14% |
| 2017 | 71.81% | 10.30% | 6.60% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 10.02% | 5.97% | 8.31% |
| 2019 | 72.59% | 10.89% | 5.93% | 8.61% |
| 2020 | 70.02% | 10.78% | 7.22% | 8.16% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 12.02% | 6.45% | 9.17% |
Children's minister wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown children's ministers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian children's ministers have the lowest average salary at $39,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,479 |
| White | $44,831 |
| Black or African American | $45,378 |
| Asian | $39,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,939 |
Average children's minister age
See how the average age of children's ministers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Children's minister 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 |
Children's minister age breakdown
The average age of children's ministers is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the children's minister population.
Children's minister age breakdown
| Children's Minister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Children's minister educational attainment
The most common degree for children's ministers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of children's ministers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Children's ministers by degree level
| Children's minister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Children's minister wage gap by degree level
According to the data, children's ministers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,917 annually. With a Master's degree, children's ministers earn a median annual income of $47,797 compared to $42,902 for children's ministers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,902 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,917 |
Children's minister employment statistics
Company size where children's ministers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where children's ministers work.
Children's minister jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 43% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Children's minister turnover and employment statistics
Children's minister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for children's ministers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children's minister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Children's minister 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 children's minister tenure
The average children's minister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 414 children's ministers resumes in Zippia's database.
Children's minister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Children's minister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of children's ministers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| College Program Internship | 8.30% | 104,939 |
| Church Warden | 10.45% | 48 |
| Volunteer Program Coordinator | 13.09% | 93,369 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Children's Minister | 15.69% | - |
| Director Of Preschool | 16.29% | 10,275 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Similar children's minister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| College Program Internship | 8.30% | 104,939 |
| Church Warden | 10.45% | 48 |
| Volunteer Program Coordinator | 13.09% | 93,369 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Director Of Preschool | 16.29% | 10,275 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Foreign languages spoken by children's ministers
The most common foreign language among children's ministers is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 27.3%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
Children's minister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |
