Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for directors, religious activities and education in the U.S. is $52,100 ($25.05 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $52,100
- Mean annual wage
- $62,100
- Median hourly wage
- $25.05
- Employment
- 22,160
22,160 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,670 | $16.67 |
| 25th percentile | $44,010 | $21.16 |
| Median (50th) | $52,100 | $25.05 |
| 75th percentile | $73,730 | $35.45 |
| 90th percentile | $98,310 | $47.26 |
Highest-paying states for directors, religious activities and education
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $79,310 | 90 |
| Texas | $75,420 | 330 |
| Georgia | $72,910 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $72,500 | 40 |
| Colorado | $67,760 | 100 |
| Iowa | $66,140 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $65,730 | — |
| North Carolina | $63,280 | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $62,930 | 160 |
| Nevada | $62,460 | 90 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $29,540 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $33,920 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $36,120 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $40,180 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $44,770 median annual wage
About this occupation
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
Typical tasks
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
- Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
- Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
- Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.
- Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
- Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.6% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41.0% |
| Master's degree | 23.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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