Children's pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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Children's pastor gender statistics
39.1% of children's pastors are women and 60.9% of children's pastors are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Children's pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Children's pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,552
Female income
$40,329
Children's pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in children's pastor positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of children's pastors are female.
Children's pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.96% | 34.04% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 2012 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2013 | 64.59% | 35.41% |
| 2014 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
| 2015 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2016 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2017 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 35.61% |
| 2019 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
| 2020 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2021 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
Children's pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared children's 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% |
| Children's Pastor | 61% | 39% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Children's pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among children's pastors is White, which makes up 67.9% of all children's pastors. Comparatively, 11.9% of children's pastors are Black or African American and 9.1% of children's pastors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Children's pastor race
| Children's pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Children's pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how children's pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Children's pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.99% | 10.40% | 5.30% | 6.78% |
| 2011 | 73.07% | 10.66% | 6.53% | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 74.34% | 10.67% | 5.84% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 73.98% | 11.08% | 5.92% | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 72.91% | 10.46% | 6.18% | 8.16% |
| 2015 | 73.51% | 11.04% | 5.85% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 72.12% | 11.09% | 7.01% | 8.04% |
| 2017 | 71.84% | 10.16% | 6.82% | 8.83% |
| 2018 | 73.62% | 9.88% | 6.19% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 72.63% | 10.74% | 6.15% | 8.51% |
| 2020 | 70.06% | 10.63% | 7.44% | 8.06% |
| 2021 | 67.95% | 11.87% | 6.67% | 9.07% |
Children's pastor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown children's pastors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian children's pastors have the lowest average salary at $38,862.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,512 |
| White | $43,973 |
| Black or African American | $44,484 |
| Asian | $38,862 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,325 |
Average children's pastor age
See how the average age of children's pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Children's 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 |
Children's pastor age breakdown
The average age of children's pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the children's pastor population.
Children's pastor age breakdown
| Children's Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Children's pastor educational attainment
The most common degree for children's pastors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of children's pastors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Children's pastors by degree level
| Children's pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Children's pastor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, children's pastors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $47,787 annually. With a Master's degree, children's pastors earn a median annual income of $46,743 compared to $42,167 for children's pastors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,743 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,167 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,787 |
Children's pastor employment statistics
Most children's pastors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where children's pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where children's pastors work.
Children's pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 53% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Children's pastor jobs by company type
Employees with the children's pastor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most children's pastors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Children's pastor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 8% |
Children's pastor jobs by industry
The most common industries for children's pastors are non profits, education and government.
Children's pastor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 63% |
| Education | 18% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Children's pastor turnover and employment statistics
Children's pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for children's pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children's pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Children's 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 children's pastor tenure
The average children's pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 696 children's pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
Children's pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Children's pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of children's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counselor | 8.30% | 42,035 |
| Minister Helper | 10.45% | 13,457 |
| Residential Program Worker | 13.09% | 123,680 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Children's Pastor | 15.69% | - |
| Director Of Religious Activities | 16.29% | 6,202 |
| Licensed Social Worker | 19.71% | 66,130 |
Similar children's pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counselor | 8.30% | 42,035 |
| Minister Helper | 10.45% | 13,457 |
| Residential Program Worker | 13.09% | 123,680 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Director Of Religious Activities | 16.29% | 6,202 |
| Licensed Social Worker | 19.71% | 66,130 |
Foreign languages spoken by children's pastors
The most common foreign language among children's pastors is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 21.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- Korean, 21.1%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Greek, 5.3%
- Other, 15.6%
Children's pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| Korean | 21.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Greek | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.6% |
