Religious education director demographics and statistics in the US
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Religious education director gender statistics
77.8% of religious education directors are women and 22.2% of religious education directors are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Religious education director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Religious education director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,380
Female income
$42,569
Religious education director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in religious education director positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of religious education directors are female.
Religious education director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.18% | 80.82% |
| 2011 | 22.94% | 77.06% |
| 2012 | 27.72% | 72.28% |
| 2013 | 23.36% | 76.64% |
| 2014 | 21.57% | 78.43% |
| 2015 | 24.47% | 75.53% |
| 2016 | 20.97% | 79.03% |
| 2017 | 23.68% | 76.32% |
| 2018 | 23.27% | 76.73% |
| 2019 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2020 | 22.88% | 77.12% |
| 2021 | 22.24% | 77.76% |
Religious education director related jobs gender ratio
We compared religious education directors 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% |
| Religious Education Director | 22% | 78% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Religious education director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among religious education directors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all religious education directors. Comparatively, 10.2% of religious education directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of religious education directors are Black or African American.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Religious education director race
| Religious education director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Religious education director race and ethnicity over time
See how religious education director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Religious education director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.51% | 6.32% | 3.27% | 6.33% |
| 2011 | 81.33% | 6.81% | 3.33% | 6.84% |
| 2012 | 82.51% | 5.27% | 3.31% | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 79.23% | 7.14% | 3.29% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 79.19% | 8.01% | 2.43% | 8.39% |
| 2015 | 78.07% | 7.81% | 2.19% | 9.86% |
| 2016 | 78.19% | 6.58% | 3.39% | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 78.08% | 7.43% | 3.75% | 9.03% |
| 2018 | 75.46% | 8.08% | 3.93% | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 78.30% | 6.42% | 3.99% | 9.04% |
| 2020 | 76.34% | 7.33% | 2.31% | 10.44% |
| 2021 | 76.21% | 7.02% | 2.74% | 10.15% |
Religious education director wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american religious education directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian religious education directors have the lowest average salary at $43,875.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,351 |
| White | $46,674 |
| Black or African American | $51,477 |
| Asian | $43,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,867 |
Average religious education director age
See how the average age of religious education directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Religious education director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Religious education director age breakdown
The average age of religious education directors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the religious education director population.
Religious education director age breakdown
| Religious Education Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Religious education director educational attainment
The most common degree for religious education directors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of religious education directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Religious education directors by degree level
| Religious education director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Religious education director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, religious education directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,120 annually. With a Associate degree, religious education directors earn a median annual income of $46,106 compared to $45,935 for religious education directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,120 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,935 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,106 |
Religious education director employment statistics
Most religious education directors work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where religious education directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where religious education directors work.
Religious education director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 54% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Religious education director jobs by company type
Employees with the religious education director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most religious education directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Religious education director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 5% |
Religious education director jobs by industry
The most common industries for religious education directors are non profits, education and health care.
Religious education director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 51% |
| Education | 29% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Religious education director turnover and employment statistics
Religious education director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for religious education directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Religious education director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Religious education director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average religious education director tenure
The average religious education director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 786 religious education directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Religious education director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Religious education director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of religious education directors 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 Specialist | 8.30% | 17,384 |
| Church Worker | 10.45% | 19,357 |
| Social Services Specialist | 13.09% | 154,022 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Religious Education Director | 17.23% | - |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Worship Leader | 20.25% | 28,460 |
Similar religious education director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Specialist | 8.30% | 17,384 |
| Church Worker | 10.45% | 19,357 |
| Social Services Specialist | 13.09% | 154,022 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Worship Leader | 20.25% | 28,460 |
Foreign languages spoken by religious education directors
The most common foreign language among religious education directors is Spanish at 62.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 62.9%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 8.6%
- Swedish, 2.9%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- Other, 8.4%
Religious education director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Swedish | 2.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| Other | 8.4% |
