Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary by state
What Directors, Religious Activities and Educations do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
Top skills:SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningService OrientationReading ComprehensionInstructing
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Directors, Religious Activities and Education pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$45,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$54,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$76,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$102,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
13,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary by industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
17,660 workers
$63,500
Religious Organizations
17,220 workers
$63,000
Educational Services
3,170 workers
$61,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
2,590 workers
$61,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1,620 workers
$63,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,340 workers
$59,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
560 workers
$62,500
Social Assistance
450 workers
$57,500
Individual and Family Services
330 workers
$59,500
Civic and Social Organizations
270 workers
$70,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Directors, Religious Activities and Education pays 3% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).
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