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EARNINGS AND ADVANCEMENT

Earnings of Religious Workers vary depending on the type of work performed,
the employer, the geographic location, and in some cases, upon the personal
needs of the individual Worker.

Nationally (1998), Religious Workers earned average annual salaries ranging
from the U.S. minimum wage ($10,712 to over $70,00 per year) or more
based on the size and affluence of the institution they serve and their
responsibilities.

The median annual salary was $26,468 (1998). Directors of church relations
employed by colleges and universities had a median annual salary of $44,090 in
the 1998-99 school year.

In the North Central region, which includes Michigan, various types of religious
workers earned the following salaries in 1999 (including housing and utilities):

Job Title - Annual Average Salary

Associate/executive pastor $42,959

Christian Education Minister $36,412

Youth Minister/Director $34,855

Adult Minister/Director $39,789

Recreation Minister/Director $30,998

Senior Pastor/Priest $56,986

Religious Worker Salaries

The graph below is a comparison of Religious Worker in 10 different cities, as provided by SalaryExpert's free Salary Calculator. If you are a professional who requires compensation survey data for your work please consult ERI Economic Research Institute's Salary Assessor.

Chicago, IL
(49,503)

Houston, TX
(37,382)

Phoenix, AZ
(39,409)

Dallas, TX
(37,382)

Atlanta, GA
(39,409)

Charlotte, NC
(35,981)

Indianapolis, IN
(36,320)

Miami, FL
(28,760)

Orlando, FL
(36,325)

Denver, CO
(47,994)

Religious Worker:
Conducts religious worship , performs other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination as authorized, and provides spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members. Leads congregation in worship services. Prepares and delivers sermons and other talks. Interprets doctrine of religion. Instructs people who seek conversion to faith. Conducts wedding and funeral services. Administers rites or ordinances of church. Visits sick and shut-ins, and helps the poor. Counsels those in spiritual need and comforts bereaved. To carry out the responsibilities at this level typically requires a four-year degree.

Oversees religious education programs, such as Sunday school and youth groups. May write articles for publication and engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities sponsored by or related to interest of denomination.