Elder vs priest

The differences between elders and priests can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an elder and a priest. Additionally, a priest has an average salary of $44,712, which is higher than the $32,205 average annual salary of an elder.

The top three skills for an elder include vital signs, blood pressure and caregiver. The most important skills for a priest are pastoral care, spiritual care, and educational programs.

Elder vs priest overview

	Elder	Priest
Yearly salary	$32,205	$44,712
Hourly rate	$15.48	$21.50
Growth rate	36%	-
Number of jobs	14,156	80
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	4	4

Elder vs priest salary

Elders and priests have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Elder	Priest
Average salary	$32,205	$44,712
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $42,000	Between $24,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	-	Campbell, CA
Highest paying state	-	Maine
Best paying company	-	Prime Healthcare
Best paying industry	-	Non Profits

Differences between elder and priest education

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

	Elder	Priest
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Theology
Most common college	Emory University	Emory University

Elder vs priest demographics

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

	Elder	Priest
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 6.6% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between elder and priest duties and responsibilities

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.

Priest example responsibilities.

Lead Jr and Sr high youth ministries.
Commence a teleconference prayer program to serve church members and the community.
Engage and encourage urban working class congregation through preaching, prayer and share community service.
Participate in all phases of parish life in assignments in inner city, suburban, and rural parishes.
Serve, support and encourage the pastoral leadership by providing oversight of the spiritual health and care of the church body.
Develop and participate in leadership workshops for new leaders and assist new leaders in assuming leadership responsibilities.

Elder vs priest skills

Common elder skills

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

Common priest skills

Pastoral Care, 28%
Spiritual Care, 13%
Educational Programs, 7%
Financial Statements, 6%
CPE, 6%
Spiritual Support, 5%