Missions pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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Missions pastor gender statistics
8.2% of missions pastors are women and 91.8% of missions pastors are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Missions pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Missions pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,479
Female income
$40,901
Missions pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in missions pastor positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of missions pastors are female.
Missions pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2011 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2012 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2017 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2018 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
Missions pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared missions 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% |
| Missions Pastor | 92% | 8% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Missions pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among missions pastors is White, which makes up 69.1% of all missions pastors. Comparatively, 12.2% of missions pastors are Black or African American and 9.3% of missions pastors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.1%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Missions pastor race
| Missions pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Missions pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how missions pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Missions pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.16% | 10.71% | 3.59% | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 74.24% | 10.97% | 4.82% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 75.50% | 10.98% | 4.14% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 75.14% | 11.40% | 4.21% | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 74.08% | 10.77% | 4.47% | 8.37% |
| 2015 | 74.68% | 11.35% | 4.14% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | 73.29% | 11.40% | 5.31% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 73.01% | 10.47% | 5.12% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 74.79% | 10.19% | 4.48% | 8.43% |
| 2019 | 73.79% | 11.05% | 4.45% | 8.72% |
| 2020 | 71.22% | 10.95% | 5.73% | 8.27% |
| 2021 | 69.11% | 12.18% | 4.96% | 9.28% |
Missions pastor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,940 |
| White | $45,135 |
| Black or African American | $45,734 |
| Asian | $39,212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,896 |
Average missions pastor age
See how the average age of missions pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Missions 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 |
Missions pastor age breakdown
The average age of missions pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the missions pastor population.
Missions pastor age breakdown
| Missions Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Missions pastor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 36%
- Diploma, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Missions pastors by degree level
| Missions pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Missions pastor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,388 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,031 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,620 |
Missions pastor employment statistics
Company size where missions pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where missions pastors work.
Missions pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 48% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 2% |
Missions pastor jobs by company type
Employees with the missions pastor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most missions pastors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Missions pastor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 19% |
Missions pastor turnover and employment statistics
Missions pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for missions pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Missions pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Missions 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 missions pastor tenure
The average missions pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 missions pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
Missions pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Missions pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of missions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Ambassador | 8.30% | 13,329 |
| Church Warden | 10.45% | 48 |
| Internship Coordinator | 13.09% | 82,957 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Missions Pastor | 15.69% | - |
| Director Training & Education | 16.29% | 36,551 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Similar missions pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Ambassador | 8.30% | 13,329 |
| Church Warden | 10.45% | 48 |
| Internship Coordinator | 13.09% | 82,957 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Director Training & Education | 16.29% | 36,551 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Foreign languages spoken by missions pastors
The most common foreign language among missions pastors is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- Chinese, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 13.3%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Afrikaans, 6.7%
- Other, 6.7%
Missions pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| Chinese | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 13.3% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Afrikaans | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.7% |