SOC 21-2021 · May 2025 · United States
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education across the United States is $52,100 per year, measured over 22,160 jobs. The highest state median is in Alabama, at $79,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Pay for this occupation varies by 168.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alabama pays $79,310 and Louisiana pays $29,540.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $79,310 | 90 | |
| 2 | Texas | $75,420 | 330 | |
| 3 | Georgia | $72,910 | 320 | |
| 4 | Nebraska | $72,500 | 40 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $67,760 | 100 | |
| 6 | Iowa | $66,140 | 220 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $65,730 | — | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $63,280 | 260 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $62,930 | 160 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $62,460 | 90 |
States with the most Directors, Religious Activities and Education jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 3,550 | $49,990 | |
| 2 | California | 3,200 | $61,570 | |
| 3 | Oregon | 1,860 | $45,360 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,420 | $49,230 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,210 | $55,510 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 950 | $45,590 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | 760 | $50,110 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 740 | $49,340 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 670 | $58,490 | |
| 10 | Montana | 640 | $45,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $93,120 | 200 |
| 2 | San Antonio | $84,650 | 40 |
| 3 | Houston | $83,480 | 70 |
| 4 | Dallas | $83,260 | 80 |
| 5 | Richmond | $77,020 | 30 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $75,420 | 390 |
| 7 | Boston | $68,040 | 90 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs | $66,950 | 80 |
| 9 | Des Moines | $66,140 | 70 |
| 10 | Nashville | $64,340 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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