Religious educator demographics and statistics in the US
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Religious educator gender statistics
77.7% of religious educators are women and 22.3% of religious educators are men.
- Female, 77.7%
- Male, 22.3%
Religious educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.7% |
| Male | 22.3% |
Religious educator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,640
Female income
$56,751
Religious educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in religious educator positions over time. Currently, 77.7% of religious educators are female.
Religious educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2011 | 22.97% | 77.03% |
| 2012 | 27.76% | 72.24% |
| 2013 | 23.39% | 76.61% |
| 2014 | 21.60% | 78.40% |
| 2015 | 24.50% | 75.50% |
| 2016 | 21.00% | 79.00% |
| 2017 | 23.71% | 76.29% |
| 2018 | 23.30% | 76.70% |
| 2019 | 22.11% | 77.89% |
| 2020 | 22.91% | 77.09% |
| 2021 | 22.27% | 77.73% |
Religious educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared religious educators 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 Educator | 22% | 78% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Religious educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among religious educators is White, which makes up 75.9% of all religious educators. Comparatively, 10.3% of religious educators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of religious educators are Black or African American.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Religious educator race
| Religious educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Religious educator race and ethnicity over time
See how religious educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Religious educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.16% | 6.47% | 3.29% | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 80.98% | 6.96% | 3.35% | 7.00% |
| 2012 | 82.16% | 5.42% | 3.33% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 78.88% | 7.30% | 3.31% | 9.37% |
| 2014 | 78.84% | 8.16% | 2.46% | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 77.73% | 7.96% | 2.21% | 10.03% |
| 2016 | 77.85% | 6.73% | 3.41% | 9.27% |
| 2017 | 77.73% | 7.58% | 3.77% | 9.20% |
| 2018 | 75.11% | 8.23% | 3.95% | 9.94% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 6.57% | 4.01% | 9.20% |
| 2020 | 76.00% | 7.48% | 2.33% | 10.60% |
| 2021 | 75.86% | 7.18% | 2.76% | 10.32% |
Religious educator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american religious educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian religious educators have the lowest average salary at $58,616.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,162 |
| White | $62,626 |
| Black or African American | $69,545 |
| Asian | $58,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,779 |
Average religious educator age
See how the average age of religious educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Religious educator 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 educator age breakdown
The average age of religious educators is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the religious educator population.
Religious educator age breakdown
| Religious Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Religious educator educational attainment
The most common degree for religious educators is bachelor's degree, with 66% of religious educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Religious educators by degree level
| Religious educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Religious educator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, religious educators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,278 annually. With a Associate degree, religious educators earn a median annual income of $61,811 compared to $61,566 for religious educators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,278 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,566 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,811 |
Religious educator employment statistics
Most religious educators work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where religious educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where religious educators work.
Religious educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 47% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Religious educator jobs by company type
Employees with the religious educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most religious educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Religious educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 6% |
Religious educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for religious educators are non profits, education and health care.
Religious educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 39% |
| Education | 37% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Religious educator turnover and employment statistics
Religious educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for religious educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Religious educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Religious educator 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 educator tenure
The average religious educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,015 religious educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Religious educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Religious educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of religious educators 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 Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Assistant Program Manager | 13.09% | 74,897 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Religious Educator | 17.23% | - |
| Licensed Social Worker | 19.71% | 66,130 |
| Youth Pastor | 20.25% | 3,120 |
Similar religious educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Representative | 8.30% | 10,038 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Assistant Program Manager | 13.09% | 74,897 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Licensed Social Worker | 19.71% | 66,130 |
| Youth Pastor | 20.25% | 3,120 |
Foreign languages spoken by religious educators
The most common foreign language among religious educators is Spanish at 51.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 51.0%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 7.3%
- Italian, 5.2%
- Hindi, 4.2%
- Other, 20.8%
Religious educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.0% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Italian | 5.2% |
| Hindi | 4.2% |
| Other | 20.8% |
