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.
Religious Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$32,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$36,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$47,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$62,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$97,000
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
+0.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
11,100
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.
Religious Workers, All Other salary by industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
14,010 workers
$56,000
Religious Organizations
13,800 workers
$56,000
Educational Services
610 workers
$52,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
610 workers
$52,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
300 workers
$52,000
Social Assistance
280 workers
$36,500
Ambulatory Health Care Services
270 workers
$70,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
260 workers
$51,500
Home Health Care Services
220 workers
$74,000
Individual and Family Services
220 workers
$34,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Religious Workers, All Other pays 16% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).
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