Rabbi demographics and statistics in the US
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Rabbi gender statistics
26.8% of rabbis are women and 73.2% of rabbis are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Rabbi gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Rabbi gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,419
Female income
$32,249
Rabbi gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rabbi positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of rabbis are female.
Rabbi gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.19% | 22.81% |
| 2011 | 76.42% | 23.58% |
| 2012 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2013 | 76.11% | 23.89% |
| 2014 | 76.13% | 23.87% |
| 2015 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2016 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2017 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2018 | 75.95% | 24.05% |
| 2019 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2020 | 75.20% | 24.80% |
| 2021 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
Rabbi related jobs gender ratio
We compared rabbis 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% |
| Rabbi | 73% | 27% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Rabbi demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rabbis is White, which makes up 67.6% of all rabbis. Comparatively, 12.2% of rabbis are Black or African American and 9.3% of rabbis are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Rabbi race
| Rabbi race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Rabbi race and ethnicity over time
See how rabbi racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rabbi race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.64% | 10.71% | 5.12% | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 72.71% | 10.97% | 6.35% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 73.98% | 10.98% | 5.66% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 73.62% | 11.39% | 5.74% | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 72.55% | 10.77% | 6.00% | 8.37% |
| 2015 | 73.15% | 11.35% | 5.67% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | 71.76% | 11.40% | 6.83% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 71.49% | 10.47% | 6.64% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 73.27% | 10.19% | 6.01% | 8.42% |
| 2019 | 72.27% | 11.05% | 5.97% | 8.72% |
| 2020 | 69.70% | 10.94% | 7.26% | 8.27% |
| 2021 | 67.59% | 12.18% | 6.49% | 9.28% |
Rabbi wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown rabbis have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian rabbis have the lowest average salary at $31,465.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,946 |
| White | $34,156 |
| Black or African American | $34,420 |
| Asian | $31,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,247 |
Average rabbi age
See how the average age of rabbis varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rabbi 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 |
Rabbi age breakdown
The average age of rabbis is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the rabbi population.
Rabbi age breakdown
| Rabbi Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Rabbi educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 29%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Rabbis by degree level
| Rabbi degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Rabbi wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rabbis with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $36,097 annually. With a Master's degree, rabbis earn a median annual income of $35,571 compared to $33,218 for rabbis with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,571 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,218 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,097 |
Rabbi employment statistics
Company size where rabbis work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rabbis work.
Rabbi jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 56% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
Rabbi turnover and employment statistics
Rabbi unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rabbis between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rabbi unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rabbi 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 rabbi tenure
The average rabbi stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 426 rabbis resumes in Zippia's database.
Rabbi tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Rabbi LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rabbis 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 Representative | 8.30% | 10,038 |
| Christian Science Reader | 10.45% | 4,996 |
| Housing Coordinator | 13.09% | 38,873 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Rabbi | 15.69% | - |
| Adult Ministries Director | 16.29% | 5,890 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
Similar rabbi jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Representative | 8.30% | 10,038 |
| Christian Science Reader | 10.45% | 4,996 |
| Housing Coordinator | 13.09% | 38,873 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Adult Ministries Director | 16.29% | 5,890 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
Foreign languages spoken by rabbis
The most common foreign language among rabbis is Hebrew at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 16.7% and Yiddish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Hebrew, 50.0%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Yiddish, 10.0%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Other, 9.9%
Rabbi languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hebrew | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Yiddish | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Other | 9.9% |
