Rector vs worship leader

The differences between rectors and worship leaders 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 worship leader. Additionally, a rector has an average salary of $56,922, which is higher than the $47,463 average annual salary of a worship leader.

The top three skills for a rector include pastoral care, community outreach and public speaking. The most important skills for a worship leader are bible studies, GOD, and set list.

Rector vs worship leader overview

	Rector	Worship Leader
Yearly salary	$56,922	$47,463
Hourly rate	$27.37	$22.82
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	58	28,460
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	4	4

Rector vs worship leader salary

Rectors and worship leaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rector	Worship Leader
Average salary	$56,922	$47,463
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $88,000	Between $30,000 And $74,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between rector and worship leader education

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

	Rector	Worship Leader
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Theology	Music
Most common college	Emory University	Emory University

Rector vs worship leader demographics

Here are the differences between rectors' and worship leaders' demographics:

	Rector	Worship Leader
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 59.6% Female, 40.4%	Male, 66.8% Female, 33.2%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 6.6% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between rector and worship leader 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.

Worship leader example responsibilities.

Develop, provide oversight and lead all ministries for middle school and high school students and their parents.
Lead the development of a discipleship program that motivate and equip team leaders to lead evangelistic groups both locally and internationally.
Facilitate spiritual growth of members through small group teaching, devotions, discussion, and prayer.
Provide leadership, including planning and oversight of the weekly gatherings of junior high and high school students.
Teach Wednesday night bible study when assign.
Create and maintain Facebook page and internet postings.

Rector vs worship leader skills

Common rector skills

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

Common worship leader skills

Bible Studies, 10%
GOD, 9%
Set List, 8%
Sound Equipment, 7%
PowerPoint, 7%
Prayer, 6%