What is a Religious Worker?
Job Description & Duties All religious workers not listed separately.
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Types of Religious Worker Jobs
- Salvationist
- Bible Teacher
- Christian Science Practitioner
- Grand Scribe
- Cantor
Job Opportunities for Religious Workers
There were about 53,200 jobs for Religious Worker in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,100 new jobs for Religious Worker by 2026. The BLS estimates 7,700 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Religious Worker are Hawaii, North Carolina, and New York. Watch out if you plan on working in Montana, Pennsylvania, or Washington. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Religious Worker Average Salary
The average yearly salary of a Religious Worker ranges between $19,400 and $58,320.

Religious Workers who work in Alabama, Washington, or Arizona, make the highest salaries.
How much do Religious Workers make in different U.S. states?
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $41,430 |
Alaska | $34,690 |
Arizona | $40,700 |
California | $36,790 |
Colorado | $40,560 |
District of Columbia | $42,650 |
Florida | $35,420 |
Georgia | $30,910 |
Hawaii | $36,030 |
Illinois | $36,610 |
Indiana | $32,980 |
Iowa | $29,290 |
Maryland | $27,540 |
Michigan | $30,930 |
Minnesota | $33,520 |
Montana | $26,080 |
New Jersey | $27,930 |
New York | $35,770 |
North Carolina | $33,880 |
Ohio | $30,280 |
Oklahoma | $23,260 |
Oregon | $28,140 |
Pennsylvania | $50,920 |
Rhode Island | $34,880 |
Tennessee | $30,060 |
Texas | $33,360 |
Virginia | $31,470 |
Washington | $42,000 |
West Virginia | $33,880 |
Where Religious Workers Are Employed

The table below shows the approximate number of Religious Workers employed by various industries.

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