Junior high pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior high pastor gender statistics
50.8% of junior high pastors are women and 49.2% of junior high pastors are men.
- Female, 50.8%
- Male, 49.2%
Junior high pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% |
Junior high pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,954
Female income
$53,778
Junior high pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior high pastor positions over time. Currently, 50.8% of junior high pastors are female.
Junior high pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2011 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2012 | 56.47% | 43.53% |
| 2013 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
| 2014 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
| 2015 | 52.28% | 47.72% |
| 2016 | 47.29% | 52.71% |
| 2017 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2018 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2019 | 48.94% | 51.06% |
| 2020 | 50.08% | 49.92% |
| 2021 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
Junior high pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior high 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% |
| Junior High Pastor | 49% | 51% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Junior high pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior high pastors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all junior high pastors. Comparatively, 10.3% of junior high pastors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of junior high pastors are Black or African American.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Junior high pastor race
| Junior high pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Junior high pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how junior high pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior high pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.26% | 6.42% | 3.28% | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 81.09% | 6.91% | 3.35% | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 82.26% | 5.38% | 3.33% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 78.99% | 7.25% | 3.30% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 78.94% | 8.11% | 2.45% | 8.50% |
| 2015 | 77.83% | 7.92% | 2.21% | 9.98% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 6.68% | 3.40% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 77.84% | 7.54% | 3.76% | 9.15% |
| 2018 | 75.22% | 8.19% | 3.95% | 9.89% |
| 2019 | 78.06% | 6.53% | 4.00% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 76.10% | 7.43% | 2.32% | 10.55% |
| 2021 | 75.96% | 7.13% | 2.76% | 10.27% |
Junior high pastor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american junior high pastors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian junior high pastors have the lowest average salary at $55,192.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,854 |
| White | $58,200 |
| Black or African American | $63,303 |
| Asian | $55,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,538 |
Average junior high pastor age
See how the average age of junior high pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Junior high pastor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Junior high pastor age breakdown
The average age of junior high pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the junior high pastor population.
Junior high pastor age breakdown
| Junior High Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Junior high pastor educational attainment
The most common degree for junior high pastors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of junior high 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 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Junior high pastors by degree level
| Junior high pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Junior high pastor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior high pastors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,173 annually. With a Associate degree, junior high pastors earn a median annual income of $57,591 compared to $57,408 for junior high pastors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,173 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,408 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,591 |
Junior high pastor employment statistics
Most junior high pastors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where junior high pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior high pastors work.
Junior high pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Junior high pastor jobs by company type
Employees with the junior high pastor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior high pastors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Junior high pastor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 7% |
Junior high pastor jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior high pastors are education, non profits and government.
Junior high pastor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Junior high pastor turnover and employment statistics
Junior high pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior high pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior high pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior high pastor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average junior high pastor tenure
The average junior high pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 659 junior high pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior high pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Junior high pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior high 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adviser | 8.30% | 11,373 |
| Sub Prior | 10.45% | 300 |
| Program Technician | 13.09% | 83,881 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Junior High Pastor | 17.23% | - |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| Confessor | 20.25% | 26 |
Similar junior high pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adviser | 8.30% | 11,373 |
| Sub Prior | 10.45% | 300 |
| Program Technician | 13.09% | 83,881 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| Confessor | 20.25% | 26 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior high pastors
The most common foreign language among junior high pastors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Braille, 4.2%
- Other, 20.7%
Junior high pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Braille | 4.2% |
| Other | 20.7% |
