Rector vs priest

The differences between rectors 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 a rector and a priest. Additionally, a rector has an average salary of $56,922, which is higher than the $44,712 average annual salary of a priest.

The top three skills for a rector include pastoral care, community outreach and public speaking. The most important skills for a priest are pastoral care, spiritual care, and educational programs.

Rector vs priest overview

	Rector	Priest
Yearly salary	$56,922	$44,712
Hourly rate	$27.37	$21.50
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	58	80
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	4	4

Rector vs priest salary

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

	Rector	Priest
Average salary	$56,922	$44,712
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $88,000	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 rector and priest education

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

	Rector	Priest
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Theology	Theology
Most common college	Emory University	Emory University

Rector vs priest demographics

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

	Rector	Priest
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 59.6% Female, 40.4%	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 6.6% White, 68.2% 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 rector and priest duties and responsibilities

Rector example responsibilities.

Create and manage online presence via Facebook.
Organize Lenten Friday prayer services and simple suppers.
Ensure consistency of youth ministry programming through consolidate under single oversight.
Develop and participate in leadership workshops for new leaders and assist new leaders in assuming leadership responsibilities.
Implement the Kairos retreat for seniors and the Emmaus retreat for juniors.

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.

Rector vs priest skills

Common rector skills

Pastoral Care, 47%
Community Outreach, 18%
Public Speaking, 14%
Oversight, 10%
Prayer, 6%
GOD, 5%

Common priest skills

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