Music pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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Music pastor gender statistics
7.4% of music pastors are women and 92.6% of music pastors are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Music pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Music pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,483
Female income
$41,756
Music pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music pastor positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of music pastors are female.
Music pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2012 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2016 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2019 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2020 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
Music pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared music 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% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Music pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music pastors is White, which makes up 67.9% of all music pastors. Comparatively, 11.9% of music pastors are Black or African American and 9.1% of music pastors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Music pastor race
| Music pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Music pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how music pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.97% | 10.41% | 5.30% | 6.79% |
| 2011 | 73.04% | 10.67% | 6.53% | 7.72% |
| 2012 | 74.31% | 10.68% | 5.85% | 7.09% |
| 2013 | 73.95% | 11.10% | 5.92% | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 10.47% | 6.19% | 8.17% |
| 2015 | 73.48% | 11.05% | 5.85% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 11.10% | 7.02% | 8.04% |
| 2017 | 71.82% | 10.17% | 6.83% | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 73.60% | 9.89% | 6.19% | 8.22% |
| 2019 | 72.60% | 10.75% | 6.16% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | 70.03% | 10.65% | 7.44% | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 67.92% | 11.88% | 6.67% | 9.08% |
Music pastor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown music pastors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian music pastors have the lowest average salary at $39,973.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,152 |
| White | $46,238 |
| Black or African American | $46,873 |
| Asian | $39,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,751 |
Average music pastor age
See how the average age of music pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music 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 |
Music pastor age breakdown
The average age of music pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the music pastor population.
Music pastor age breakdown
| Music Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Music pastor educational attainment
The most common degree for music pastors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of music pastors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Music pastors by degree level
| Music pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Music pastor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music pastors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $51,000 annually. With a Master's degree, music pastors earn a median annual income of $49,690 compared to $44,008 for music pastors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,690 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,008 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,000 |
Music pastor employment statistics
Company size where music pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music pastors work.
Music pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 66% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 2% |
Music pastor jobs by company type
Employees with the music pastor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music pastors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Music pastor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 12% |
Music pastor turnover and employment statistics
Music pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music 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 music pastor tenure
The average music pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 music pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
Music pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Music pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluator | 8.30% | 1,601 |
| Church Warden | 10.45% | 48 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | 13.09% | 18,914 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Music Pastor | 15.69% | - |
| Youth Ministry Director | 16.29% | 7,224 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
Similar music pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluator | 8.30% | 1,601 |
| Church Warden | 10.45% | 48 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | 13.09% | 18,914 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Youth Ministry Director | 16.29% | 7,224 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
Foreign languages spoken by music pastors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Music pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |