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Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Michigan

Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Michigan

Considering working as a Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Michigan? Below are the key facts. Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

What do Directors, Religious Activities and Education Make in Michigan?

For directors, religious activities and education working in Michigan, the typical annual salary is $43,300 per year (or roughly $20.82/hour).Pay can range from $30,230 at the 10th percentile to $72,440 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $30,230 $14.54
25th percentile $36,590 $17.59
Median (50th) $43,300 $20.82
75th percentile $57,270 $27.54
90th percentile $72,440 $34.83
Salary ranges for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Michigan

The job concentration index in Michigan compared to the national average — is 1.43, suggesting that directors, religious activities and education are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, directors, religious activities and education earn a median of $64,599 per year ($31.06/hour), below the Michigan median.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education earnings in Michigan vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 244,716 directors, religious activities and education across the United States. In Michigan alone, around 880 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 170 directors, religious activities and education.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Michigan vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Top Michigan Metros for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

The largest metro-area employers of directors, religious activities and education in Michigan.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 320 $48,900
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI 150 $41,700
Lansing-East Lansing, MI 80 $36,140
Ann Arbor, MI 40 $48,610

Top States for Directors, Religious Activities and Education Employment

These states have the highest employment of directors, religious activities and education work.

State Number Employed
New York 4,890
California 3,030
Oregon 2,170
Florida 1,420
Pennsylvania 940
Michigan 880
Illinois 720
Montana 520
Ohio 490
Texas 450
Maryland 440
Minnesota 430
Washington 410
New Jersey 260
Georgia 240
Hawaii 190
Wisconsin 170
District of Columbia 170
Kentucky 170
North Carolina 170

Highest-Paying States for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Where directors, religious activities and education earn the most: directors, religious activities and education.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $82,230
North Carolina $81,900
Colorado $78,280
Texas $77,120
California $74,010
Georgia $71,900
Tennessee $69,410
Alabama $65,190
New Jersey $63,320
Massachusetts $61,890

Skills

Key directors, religious activities and education skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.1 / 5
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5
Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
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5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
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5
Instructing  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Learning  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Philosophy and Theology  4.2 / 5
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5
Education and Training  4.0 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.9 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.5 / 5
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5
Therapy and Counseling  3.4 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for directors, religious activities and education, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
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5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, directors, religious activities and education typically:

  • Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  • Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  • Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
  • Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  • Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
  • Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
  • Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
  • Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
  • Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
  • Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
  • Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.

Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Working with Computers

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Facebook In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Adult Ministries Director, Campus Ministries Director, Campus Ministry Director, Children and Family Ministries Director, Children and Youth Ministries Director, Children's Director, Children's Ministries Coordinator, Children's Ministries Director, Children's Ministry Director, Christian Education Director, Church Supervisor, Family Ministries Director, Leadership Director, Men's Ministries Director, Ministries Coordinator.

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