Church administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Church administrator gender statistics
68.3% of church administrators are women and 31.7% of church administrators are men.
- Female, 68.3%
- Male, 31.7%
Church administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.3% |
| Male | 31.7% |
Church administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,759
Female income
$64,654
Church administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in church administrator positions over time. Currently, 68.3% of church administrators are female.
Church administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.83% | 62.17% |
| 2011 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2012 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2013 | 39.25% | 60.75% |
| 2014 | 38.61% | 61.39% |
| 2015 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2016 | 40.39% | 59.61% |
| 2017 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2018 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
| 2019 | 32.59% | 67.41% |
| 2020 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2021 | 31.73% | 68.27% |
Church administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared church administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Church Administrator | 32% | 68% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Church administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among church administrators is White, which makes up 60.0% of all church administrators. Comparatively, 16.3% of church administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of church administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Church administrator race
| Church administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Church administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how church administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Church administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 14.21% | 4.52% | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 65.08% | 14.97% | 4.43% | 13.22% |
| 2012 | 64.10% | 15.28% | 4.64% | 13.57% |
| 2013 | 64.75% | 14.75% | 4.89% | 13.43% |
| 2014 | 64.59% | 14.55% | 4.44% | 14.06% |
| 2015 | 63.77% | 14.63% | 4.92% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 62.88% | 14.89% | 5.04% | 14.68% |
| 2017 | 63.05% | 14.04% | 5.38% | 14.84% |
| 2018 | 63.67% | 13.54% | 5.50% | 14.58% |
| 2019 | 64.20% | 12.87% | 4.98% | 15.36% |
| 2020 | 61.82% | 13.09% | 5.14% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 59.96% | 13.07% | 5.27% | 16.33% |
Church administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian church administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american church administrators have the lowest average salary at $70,784.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,137 |
| White | $72,701 |
| Black or African American | $70,784 |
| Asian | $73,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,349 |
Average church administrator age
See how the average age of church administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Church administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Church administrator age breakdown
The average age of church administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the church administrator population.
Church administrator age breakdown
| Church Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Church administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for church administrators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of church administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Church administrators by degree level
| Church administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Church administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, church administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,426 annually. With a Master's degree, church administrators earn a median annual income of $87,803 compared to $75,623 for church administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,803 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,019 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,623 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,426 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,683 |
Church administrator employment statistics
Most church administrators work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where church administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where church administrators work.
Church administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 58% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Church administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the church administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most church administrators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Church administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 60% |
Church administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for church administrators are non profits, education and health care.
Church administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 60% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Church administrator turnover and employment statistics
Church administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for church administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Church administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Church administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average church administrator tenure
The average church administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,379 church administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Church administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Church administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of church administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 6.75% | 25,700 |
| Accounting Administrator | 6.76% | 97,934 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer | 7.79% | 10,371 |
| Church Administrator | 8.06% | - |
| Senior Account Specialist | 8.49% | 103,476 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Loan Specialist | 9.31% | 33,704 |
Similar church administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 6.75% | 25,700 |
| Accounting Administrator | 6.76% | 97,934 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer | 7.79% | 10,371 |
| Senior Account Specialist | 8.49% | 103,476 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Loan Specialist | 9.31% | 33,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by church administrators
The most common foreign language among church administrators is Spanish at 69.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.9% and French is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 69.0%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- French, 6.9%
- Chinese, 3.4%
- Mandarin, 3.4%
- Other, 10.4%
Church administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Mandarin | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.4% |
