Median Salary
$52,100
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$25.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$98,310
entry level starts ~$34,670
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 22,000 employed
How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education make?
Directors, Religious Activities and Education earn a median annual salary of $52,100 in the United States, which works out to roughly $25.05 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $34,670 at the entry level and $98,310 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $44,010 and $73,730 a year.
That is $9,290 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary range by percentile
Half of all Directors, Religious Activities and Education earn between $44,010 and $73,730 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,670 | $16.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,010 | $21.16 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $52,100 | $25.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $73,730 | $35.45 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,310 | $47.26 |
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Highest-paying states for Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alabama leads the country for Directors, Religious Activities and Education pay at $79,310 a year, followed by Texas ($75,420) and Georgia ($72,910). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $29,540 — a gap of $49,770 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 43 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Alabama $79,310Texas $75,420Georgia $72,910Nebraska $72,500Colorado $67,760Iowa $66,140New Jersey $65,730North Carolina $63,280Massachusetts $62,930Nevada $62,460Tennessee $61,940District of Columbia $61,870California $61,570Virginia $59,020Maryland $58,820Indiana $58,490Arizona $57,140Utah $56,790Washington $56,480Pennsylvania $55,510Illinois $53,600South Dakota $53,360Missouri $52,980Kentucky $52,230Minnesota $50,110New York $49,990Mississippi $49,430Ohio $49,340Florida $49,230New Mexico $48,240Connecticut $47,850Hawaii $47,590Oklahoma $47,100Kansas $45,640Michigan $45,590Oregon $45,360Montana $45,220Idaho $44,990Rhode Island $44,770Wisconsin $40,180South Carolina $36,120Arkansas $33,920Louisiana $29,540
Workforce and education
About 22,000 people work as Directors, Religious Activities and Education in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $62,100 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education make in the United States?
The median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in the United States is $52,100 per year, or about $25.05 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,670, while the top 10% of earners make $98,310 or more.
How does Directors, Religious Activities and Education pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Directors, Religious Activities and Education median of $52,100 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Directors, Religious Activities and Education the most?
Alabama is the highest-paying state for Directors, Religious Activities and Education, with a median salary of $79,310 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Directors, Religious Activities and Education need?
For most positions, a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Directors, Religious Activities and Education work in the United States?
About 22,000 people were employed as Directors, Religious Activities and Education in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.