School chaplain demographics and statistics in the US
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School chaplain demographics by:
School chaplain gender statistics
15.4% of school chaplains are women and 84.6% of school chaplains are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
School chaplain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
School chaplain gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,808
Female income
$51,566
School chaplain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school chaplain positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of school chaplains are female.
School chaplain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2011 | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2012 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 84.10% | 15.90% |
| 2015 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2016 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2017 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2018 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2019 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2020 | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
School chaplain related jobs gender ratio
We compared school chaplains 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% |
| School Chaplain | 85% | 15% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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School chaplain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school chaplains is White, which makes up 81.4% of all school chaplains. Comparatively, 7.7% of school chaplains are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of school chaplains are Black or African American.
- White, 81.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
School chaplain race
| School chaplain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
School chaplain race and ethnicity over time
See how school chaplain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School chaplain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.71% | 4.04% | 2.95% | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 86.54% | 4.53% | 3.02% | 4.40% |
| 2012 | 87.71% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 5.86% |
| 2013 | 84.44% | 4.87% | 2.98% | 6.77% |
| 2014 | 84.39% | 5.73% | 2.12% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 83.28% | 5.54% | 1.88% | 7.42% |
| 2016 | 83.40% | 4.30% | 3.07% | 6.66% |
| 2017 | 83.29% | 5.16% | 3.44% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 80.67% | 5.81% | 3.62% | 7.33% |
| 2019 | 83.51% | 4.15% | 3.68% | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 81.55% | 5.05% | 2.00% | 7.99% |
| 2021 | 81.41% | 4.75% | 2.43% | 7.71% |
School chaplain wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american school chaplains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian school chaplains have the lowest average salary at $52,995.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,691 |
| White | $56,043 |
| Black or African American | $61,232 |
| Asian | $52,995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,418 |
Average school chaplain age
See how the average age of school chaplains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School chaplain 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 |
School chaplain age breakdown
The average age of school chaplains is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the school chaplain population.
School chaplain age breakdown
| School Chaplain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
School chaplain educational attainment
The most common degree for school chaplains is bachelor's degree, with 48% of school chaplains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 39%
- Diploma, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
School chaplains by degree level
| School chaplain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 39% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
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School chaplain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, school chaplains with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,205 annually. With a Associate degree, school chaplains earn a median annual income of $55,425 compared to $55,240 for school chaplains with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,205 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,240 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,425 |
School chaplain turnover and employment statistics
School chaplain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school chaplains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School chaplain unemployment rate by year
| Year | School chaplain 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 school chaplain tenure
The average school chaplain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 school chaplains resumes in Zippia's database.
School chaplain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
School chaplain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school chaplains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Coordinator | 8.30% | 37,441 |
| Sacristan | 10.45% | 4 |
| Assistant Program Coordinator | 13.09% | 102,959 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| School Chaplain | 17.23% | - |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Minister Assistant | 20.25% | 180 |
Similar school chaplain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Coordinator | 8.30% | 37,441 |
| Sacristan | 10.45% | 4 |
| Assistant Program Coordinator | 13.09% | 102,959 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Minister Assistant | 20.25% | 180 |
Foreign languages spoken by school chaplains
The most common foreign language among school chaplains is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chewa at 16.7% and Bemba is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chewa, 16.7%
- Bemba, 16.7%
School chaplain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chewa | 16.7% |
| Bemba | 16.7% |