Religious Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for religious workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$69,760
- Washington$60,140
- Colorado$59,580
- District of Columbia$56,500
- Arizona$56,490
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Kentucky$32,860
- Pennsylvania$37,770
- Mississippi$39,770
- Montana$40,260
- Texas$40,290
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $69,760 | $51,150 | $34 | +29.5% | — |
| 2 | Washington | $60,140 | $62,620 | $29 | +11.6% | 790 |
| 3 | Colorado | $59,580 | $50,440 | $29 | +10.6% | 250 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $56,500 | $47,430 | $27 | +4.9% | 110 |
| 5 | Arizona | $56,490 | $50,750 | $27 | +4.9% | 530 |
| 6 | California | $56,290 | $45,440 | $27 | +4.5% | 1,390 |
| 7 | Georgia | $52,700 | $49,200 | $25 | -2.2% | 630 |
| 8 | Illinois | $52,400 | $47,070 | $25 | -2.7% | 600 |
| 9 | Maryland | $52,270 | $37,860 | $25 | -3% | 370 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $51,830 | $43,480 | $25 | -3.8% | 560 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $49,820 | $39,310 | $24 | -7.5% | 150 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $48,840 | $43,980 | $23 | -9.3% | 130 |
| 13 | Michigan | $48,560 | $46,960 | $23 | -9.9% | 810 |
| 14 | Virginia | $48,130 | $48,210 | $23 | -10.7% | 90 |
| 15 | Missouri | $46,390 | $46,780 | $22 | -13.9% | 80 |
| 16 | Florida | $43,920 | $38,490 | $21 | -18.5% | 750 |
| 17 | Iowa | $43,880 | $44,110 | $21 | -18.5% | 230 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $43,580 | $36,660 | $21 | -19.1% | 280 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $43,050 | $44,760 | $21 | -20.1% | 100 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $42,400 | $37,730 | $20 | -21.3% | 180 |
| 21 | Ohio | $41,740 | $40,780 | $20 | -22.5% | 320 |
| 22 | Oregon | $41,580 | $36,830 | $20 | -22.8% | 660 |
| 23 | Indiana | $40,350 | $38,130 | $19 | -25.1% | 210 |
| 24 | Texas | $40,290 | $36,420 | $19 | -25.2% | 440 |
| 25 | Montana | $40,260 | $37,250 | $19 | -25.3% | 150 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $39,770 | $37,130 | $19 | -26.2% | 90 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $37,770 | $34,580 | $18 | -29.9% | 940 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $32,860 | $34,090 | $16 | -39% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 60 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $86,330 | $83,750 | 280 |
| 2 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,460 | $88,170 | 60 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,620 | $60,670 | 720 |
| 4 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $61,640 | $57,090 | 450 |
| 5 | Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $53,890 | $49,120 | 30 |
| 6 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $51,550 | $56,610 | 470 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,120 | $69,510 | — |
| 8 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $50,220 | $46,140 | 30 |
| 9 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,210 | $54,130 | 450 |
| 10 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,830 | $72,550 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing religious workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $77,660 | $79,730 | 190 |
| 2 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $77,660 | $83,290 | 60 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $77,660 | $82,520 | 90 |
| 4 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,660 | $83,060 | 70 |
| 5 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $74,590 | $83,080 | 60 |
| 6 | Hospitals | $72,840 | $78,190 | 200 |
| 7 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $71,950 | $74,500 | 110 |
| 8 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $69,360 | $72,660 | 130 |
| 9 | Home Health Care Services | $66,970 | $71,300 | 220 |
| 10 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $64,340 | $68,210 | 270 |
| 11 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $57,290 | $55,970 | 40 |
| 12 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $49,930 | $56,670 | 900 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do religious workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median religious workers, all other salary in the United States is $45,280 per year (mean $53,870), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $93,900.
How much do religious workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays religious workers, all other the most?
New York has the highest average pay for religious workers, all other at $69,760 per year (median $51,150).
What is the job outlook for religious workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 11,100 openings per year.
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