Worship leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Worship leader gender statistics
33.2% of worship leaders are women and 66.8% of worship leaders are men.
- Male, 66.8%
- Female, 33.2%
Worship leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.8% |
| Female | 33.2% |
Worship leader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,663
Female income
$43,619
Worship leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in worship leader positions over time. Currently, 33.2% of worship leaders are female.
Worship leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2011 | 70.50% | 29.50% |
| 2012 | 69.07% | 30.93% |
| 2013 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2014 | 70.16% | 29.84% |
| 2015 | 68.29% | 31.71% |
| 2016 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2017 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2018 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2019 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2020 | 69.10% | 30.90% |
| 2021 | 66.78% | 33.22% |
Worship leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared worship leaders 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% |
| Worship Leader | 67% | 33% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Worship leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among worship leaders is White, which makes up 68.1% of all worship leaders. Comparatively, 11.8% of worship leaders are Black or African American and 9.0% of worship leaders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.1%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Worship leader race
| Worship leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Worship leader race and ethnicity over time
See how worship leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Worship leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.16% | 10.32% | 5.26% | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 73.24% | 10.58% | 6.49% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 74.50% | 10.59% | 5.81% | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 74.15% | 11.01% | 5.88% | 7.31% |
| 2014 | 73.08% | 10.38% | 6.15% | 8.10% |
| 2015 | 73.68% | 10.96% | 5.81% | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 72.29% | 11.01% | 6.98% | 7.98% |
| 2017 | 72.01% | 10.08% | 6.79% | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 73.79% | 9.80% | 6.15% | 8.16% |
| 2019 | 72.79% | 10.66% | 6.12% | 8.46% |
| 2020 | 70.22% | 10.56% | 7.41% | 8.01% |
| 2021 | 68.11% | 11.79% | 6.64% | 9.02% |
Worship leader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown worship leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian worship leaders have the lowest average salary at $42,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,360 |
| White | $46,960 |
| Black or African American | $47,426 |
| Asian | $42,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,616 |
Average worship leader age
See how the average age of worship leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Worship leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Worship leader age breakdown
The average age of worship leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the worship leader population.
Worship leader age breakdown
| Worship Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Worship leader educational attainment
The most common degree for worship leaders is bachelor's degree, with 65% of worship leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Worship leaders by degree level
| Worship leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Worship leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, worship leaders with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $50,414 annually. With a Master's degree, worship leaders earn a median annual income of $49,473 compared to $45,310 for worship leaders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,473 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,414 |
Worship leader employment statistics
Most worship leaders work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where worship leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where worship leaders work.
Worship leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 47% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Worship leader jobs by company type
Employees with the worship leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most worship leaders prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Worship leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 1% |
Worship leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for worship leaders are non profits, education and media.
Worship leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 61% |
| Education | 19% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Worship leader turnover and employment statistics
Worship leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for worship leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Worship leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Worship leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average worship leader tenure
The average worship leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,261 worship leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Worship leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Worship leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of worship leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Advisor | 8.30% | 109,307 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Senior Case Manager | 13.09% | 77,291 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Worship Leader | 15.69% | - |
| Senior High Pastor | 16.29% | 1,813 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
Similar worship leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Advisor | 8.30% | 109,307 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Senior Case Manager | 13.09% | 77,291 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Senior High Pastor | 16.29% | 1,813 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
Foreign languages spoken by worship leaders
The most common foreign language among worship leaders is Spanish at 52.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 10.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 52.7%
- Korean, 10.3%
- Chinese, 7.5%
- French, 6.8%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Other, 17.9%
Worship leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.7% |
| Korean | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 7.5% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Other | 17.9% |
