Religious Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for religious workers, all other in the U.S. is $45,280 ($21.77 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,280
- Mean annual wage
- $53,870
- Median hourly wage
- $21.77
- Employment
- 15,760
15,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th percentile | $35,310 | $16.98 |
| Median (50th) | $45,280 | $21.77 |
| 75th percentile | $60,390 | $29.04 |
| 90th percentile | $93,900 | $45.14 |
Highest-paying states for religious workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,620 | 790 |
| New York | $51,150 | — |
| Arizona | $50,750 | 530 |
| Colorado | $50,440 | 250 |
| Georgia | $49,200 | 630 |
| Virginia | $48,210 | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $47,430 | 110 |
| Illinois | $47,070 | 600 |
| Michigan | $46,960 | 810 |
| Missouri | $46,780 | 80 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kentucky: $34,090 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $34,580 median annual wage
- Texas: $36,420 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $36,660 median annual wage
- Oregon: $36,830 median annual wage
About this occupation
All religious workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.3% |
| Master's degree | 18.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.9% |
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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