Church worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Church worker gender statistics
59.2% of church workers are women and 40.8% of church workers are men.
- Female, 59.2%
- Male, 40.8%
Church worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.2% |
| Male | 40.8% |
Church worker gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,224
Female income
$49,329
Church worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in church worker positions over time. Currently, 59.2% of church workers are female.
Church worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.98% | 55.02% |
| 2011 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2012 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2013 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2014 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
| 2015 | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 2016 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2017 | 43.04% | 56.96% |
| 2018 | 41.35% | 58.65% |
| 2019 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2020 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2021 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
Church worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared church workers 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% |
| Church Worker | 41% | 59% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Church worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among church workers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all church workers. Comparatively, 12.3% of church workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of church workers are Asian.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Church worker race
| Church worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Church worker race and ethnicity over time
See how church worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Church worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.44% | 10.06% | 5.84% | 9.17% |
| 2011 | 75.38% | 8.47% | 5.09% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 71.09% | 9.20% | 5.75% | 11.93% |
| 2013 | 69.69% | 8.97% | 8.88% | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 68.54% | 9.21% | 7.09% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 69.77% | 9.65% | 7.80% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 68.65% | 9.78% | 7.41% | 11.79% |
| 2017 | 69.95% | 8.53% | 8.12% | 10.57% |
| 2018 | 70.04% | 10.28% | 6.21% | 10.60% |
| 2019 | 68.89% | 11.11% | 7.27% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 65.86% | 11.10% | 7.92% | 11.35% |
| 2021 | 64.45% | 9.31% | 9.58% | 12.33% |
Church worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown church workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino church workers have the lowest average salary at $56,230.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,278 |
| White | $56,671 |
| Black or African American | $60,568 |
| Asian | $61,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,230 |
Average church worker age
See how the average age of church workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Church worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 52 |
| Asian | 54.5 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44 |
Church worker age breakdown
The average age of church workers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the church worker population.
Church worker age breakdown
| Church Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Church worker educational attainment
The most common degree for church workers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of church workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Church workers by degree level
| Church worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Church worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, church workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,763 annually. With a Associate degree, church workers earn a median annual income of $64,419 compared to $61,569 for church workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,763 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,419 |
Church worker employment statistics
Company size where church workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where church workers work.
Church worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 54% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Church worker turnover and employment statistics
Church worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for church workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Church worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Church worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 3.97% |
| 2013 | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 3.98% |
| 2021 | 4.73% |
Average church worker tenure
The average church worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 church workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Church worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Church worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of church workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Advocate | 8.30% | 31,515 |
| Social Work Internship | 13.09% | 142,426 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Campus Ministry Director | 16.29% | 5,681 |
| Assistant Pastor | 20.25% | 248 |
| Marriage And Family Therapist | 22.96% | 114,361 |
| Church Worker | 27.67% | - |
Similar church worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Advocate | 8.30% | 31,515 |
| Social Work Internship | 13.09% | 142,426 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Campus Ministry Director | 16.29% | 5,681 |
| Assistant Pastor | 20.25% | 248 |
| Marriage And Family Therapist | 22.96% | 114,361 |
Foreign languages spoken by church workers
The most common foreign language among church workers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Church worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |