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Directors, Religious Activities and Education in South Carolina

Thinking about a career as a Directors, Religious Activities and Education in South Carolina? 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 South Carolina?

For directors, religious activities and education working in South Carolina, the median annual wage is $52,990 per year (or about $25.48/hour).Earnings range from $46,690 at the 10th percentile to $72,240 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$46,690	$22.45
25th percentile	$52,990	$25.48
Median (50th)	$52,990	$25.48
75th percentile	$57,530	$27.66
90th percentile	$72,240	$34.73

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 244,716 directors, religious activities and education across the United States.

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

These states pay the most for 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:

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

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

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Facebook In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Pastoral Specialized Ministries
• Biblical Studies
• Religious Education
• Missionary Studies
• Sacred Music
• Bioethics/Medical Ethics
• Mental & Social Health Services
• Cognitive Science
• Thanatology

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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.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 21-2021.00