Religious instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Religious instructor gender statistics
61.6% of religious instructors are women and 38.4% of religious instructors are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Religious instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Religious instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,614
Female income
$46,630
Religious instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in religious instructor positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of religious instructors are female.
Religious instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2011 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2012 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
| 2013 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2014 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2015 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2016 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2017 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2018 | 38.16% | 61.84% |
| 2019 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2020 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2021 | 38.37% | 61.63% |
Religious instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared religious instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Religious Instructor | 38% | 62% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Religious instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among religious instructors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all religious instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of religious instructors are Asian and 10.1% of religious instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Religious instructor race
| Religious instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Religious instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how religious instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Religious instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.68% | 7.25% | 9.20% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 72.37% | 7.10% | 9.93% | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 71.97% | 7.40% | 9.80% | 8.27% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 7.76% | 10.09% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 7.38% | 9.75% | 8.90% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 7.60% | 10.70% | 9.20% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 7.53% | 10.43% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 69.21% | 7.28% | 11.59% | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 71.00% | 7.02% | 9.92% | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 69.33% | 7.28% | 10.86% | 9.86% |
| 2020 | 67.41% | 6.99% | 10.50% | 10.02% |
| 2021 | 66.25% | 7.11% | 11.29% | 10.14% |
Religious instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian religious instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american religious instructors have the lowest average salary at $47,806.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,362 |
| White | $48,424 |
| Black or African American | $47,806 |
| Asian | $49,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,636 |
Average religious instructor age
See how the average age of religious instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Religious instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Religious instructor age breakdown
The average age of religious instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the religious instructor population.
Religious instructor age breakdown
| Religious Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Religious instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for religious instructors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of religious instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Religious instructors by degree level
| Religious instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Religious instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,709 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,710 |
Religious instructor employment statistics
Company size where religious instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where religious instructors work.
Religious instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
Religious instructor turnover and employment statistics
Religious instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for religious instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Religious instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Religious instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average religious instructor tenure
The average religious instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 religious instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Religious instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Religious instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of religious instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Religious Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar religious instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by religious instructors
The most common foreign language among religious instructors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sanskrit at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Sanskrit, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
Religious instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Sanskrit | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |
