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Directors, Religious Activities and Education is a notable career in the 21 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Directors, Religious Activities and Education against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 21-2021 |
| title | Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
| onet code | 21-2021.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 21 |
| tot emp | 21,460 |
| a mean | 65,040 |
| a median | 54,840 |
| a pct10 | 33,990 |
| a pct25 | 42,210 |
| a pct75 | 74,990 |
| a pct90 | 106,530 |
| h mean | 31 |
| h median | 26 |
The day-to-day work of a directors, religious activities and education typically centers on develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.90 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working directors, religious activities and education, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (53.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 63% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $82,230 and lowest in Louisiana at $29,150 — a 2.8× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, North Carolina, Colorado, Texas, California) average $78,708. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $82,230 | $80,850 | $46,040 | $118,680 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $81,900 | $87,070 | $41,710 | $131,770 | 170 |
| Colorado | $78,280 | $82,260 | $46,080 | $123,690 | 80 |
| Texas | $77,120 | $77,310 | $43,200 | $122,350 | 450 |
| California | $74,010 | $85,230 | $41,630 | $162,960 | 3,030 |
| Georgia | $71,900 | $77,480 | $51,530 | $99,640 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $69,410 | $72,710 | $32,340 | $101,790 | 170 |
| Alabama | $65,190 | $64,830 | $31,360 | $122,870 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $63,320 | $77,200 | $42,210 | $131,630 | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $61,890 | $75,870 | $39,570 | $118,770 | 70 |
| Washington | $58,830 | $60,040 | $54,400 | $72,590 | 410 |
| Kansas | $58,770 | $65,580 | $27,520 | $135,600 | 70 |
| Iowa | $58,610 | $62,100 | $37,410 | $95,130 | 160 |
| Indiana | $57,860 | $63,370 | $44,880 | $94,190 | — |
| Maryland | $57,380 | $66,690 | $45,960 | $102,250 | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,140 | $66,360 | $31,440 | $128,480 | 940 |
| Virginia | $56,060 | $61,730 | $43,630 | $98,350 | — |
| New York | $55,340 | $70,710 | $35,530 | $127,860 | 4,890 |
| Minnesota | $54,990 | $64,020 | $30,610 | $109,810 | 430 |
| Hawaii | $54,600 | $60,090 | $37,440 | $96,210 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $52,990 | $56,290 | $46,690 | $72,240 | — |
| Arizona | $52,810 | $63,470 | $34,430 | $98,640 | 130 |
| Missouri | $51,030 | $58,800 | $30,830 | $100,460 | 40 |
| Florida | $49,290 | $55,070 | $27,320 | $84,990 | 1,420 |
| Oklahoma | $49,180 | $56,050 | $39,330 | $110,230 | 60 |
| Ohio | $49,150 | $51,960 | $26,640 | $74,200 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $48,660 | $55,030 | $30,510 | $91,430 | 110 |
| Illinois | $48,060 | $59,340 | $30,940 | $101,590 | 720 |
| Oregon | $46,810 | $50,890 | $33,280 | $72,160 | 2,170 |
| Nevada | $46,420 | $55,700 | $36,340 | $79,840 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $45,870 | $54,500 | $36,470 | $75,770 | 160 |
| Michigan | $43,300 | $48,360 | $30,230 | $72,440 | 880 |
| Kentucky | $39,380 | $49,530 | $31,630 | $92,990 | 170 |
| South Dakota | $38,980 | $45,370 | $26,760 | $74,990 | 50 |
| Montana | $38,790 | $43,630 | $31,170 | $63,350 | 520 |
| Wisconsin | $37,960 | $42,720 | $29,430 | $60,950 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $36,970 | $45,190 | $33,430 | $69,050 | 150 |
| Idaho | $36,030 | $40,810 | $30,720 | $55,340 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $33,620 | $44,640 | $25,670 | $64,350 | 120 |
| Utah | $31,200 | $38,780 | $28,470 | $55,690 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $29,150 | $37,500 | $25,590 | $46,790 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for directors, religious activities and education. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Adult Ministries Director or Campus Ministries Director frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Directors, Religious Activities and Education compares to others in the 21 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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