Senior high pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior high pastor gender statistics
42.7% of senior high pastors are women and 57.3% of senior high pastors are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Senior high pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Senior high pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,645
Female income
$37,069
Senior high pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior high pastor positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of senior high pastors are female.
Senior high pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.71% | 47.29% |
| 2011 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
| 2012 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 2013 | 58.88% | 41.12% |
| 2014 | 56.37% | 43.63% |
| 2015 | 60.35% | 39.65% |
| 2016 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2017 | 59.30% | 40.70% |
| 2018 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2019 | 57.10% | 42.90% |
| 2020 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2021 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
Senior high pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior high pastors 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% |
| Senior High Pastor | 57% | 43% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Senior high pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior high pastors is White, which makes up 75.8% of all senior high pastors. Comparatively, 10.3% of senior high pastors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of senior high pastors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior high pastor race
| Senior high pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior high pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how senior high pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior high pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.09% | 6.50% | 3.29% | 6.53% |
| 2011 | 80.92% | 6.99% | 3.36% | 7.03% |
| 2012 | 82.09% | 5.45% | 3.34% | 8.50% |
| 2013 | 78.82% | 7.33% | 3.31% | 9.40% |
| 2014 | 78.77% | 8.19% | 2.46% | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 77.66% | 7.99% | 2.22% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | 77.78% | 6.76% | 3.41% | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 77.66% | 7.61% | 3.77% | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 75.04% | 8.26% | 3.96% | 9.97% |
| 2019 | 77.88% | 6.60% | 4.01% | 9.24% |
| 2020 | 75.93% | 7.51% | 2.33% | 10.63% |
| 2021 | 75.79% | 7.21% | 2.77% | 10.35% |
Senior high pastor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american senior high pastors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian senior high pastors have the lowest average salary at $38,045.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,884 |
| White | $40,123 |
| Black or African American | $43,650 |
| Asian | $38,045 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,739 |
Average senior high pastor age
See how the average age of senior high pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior high pastor 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 |
Senior high pastor age breakdown
The average age of senior high pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the senior high pastor population.
Senior high pastor age breakdown
| Senior High Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Senior high pastor educational attainment
The most common degree for senior high pastors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of senior high pastors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Senior high pastors by degree level
| Senior high pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Senior high pastor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior high pastors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,015 annually. With a Associate degree, senior high pastors earn a median annual income of $39,703 compared to $39,577 for senior high pastors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,015 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,577 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,703 |
Senior high pastor employment statistics
Company size where senior high pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior high pastors work.
Senior high pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
Senior high pastor turnover and employment statistics
Senior high pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior high pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior high pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior high pastor 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 senior high pastor tenure
The average senior high pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 156 senior high pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior high pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Senior high pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior high pastors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Developer | 8.30% | 93,354 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Community Outreach Specialist | 13.09% | 50,930 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Senior High Pastor | 17.23% | - |
| Social Worker | 19.71% | 77,340 |
| Rector | 20.25% | 58 |
Similar senior high pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Developer | 8.30% | 93,354 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Community Outreach Specialist | 13.09% | 50,930 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Social Worker | 19.71% | 77,340 |
| Rector | 20.25% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior high pastors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Korean, 33.3%
Senior high pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Korean | 33.3% |