Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for directors, religious activities and education in the United States was $52,100 ($25.05 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 |
| 25th | $44,010 | $21.16 |
| Median | $52,100 | $25.05 |
| 75th | $73,730 | $35.45 |
| 90th | $98,310 | $47.26 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 21-2021
- Total U.S. employment: 22,160
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $25.05 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $52,104 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $52,100.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $34,670, median pay is $52,100, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $98,310.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $79,310 | $38.13 | +52.2% | 90 |
| Arizona | $57,140 | $27.47 | +9.7% | 300 |
| Arkansas | $33,920 | $16.31 | -34.9% | 140 |
| California | $61,570 | $29.60 | +18.2% | 3,200 |
| Colorado | $67,760 | $32.58 | +30.1% | 100 |
| Connecticut | $47,850 | $23.00 | -8.2% | 160 |
| District of Columbia | $61,870 | $29.74 | +18.8% | 170 |
| Florida | $49,230 | $23.67 | -5.5% | 1,420 |
| Georgia | $72,910 | $35.05 | +39.9% | 320 |
| Hawaii | $47,590 | $22.88 | -8.7% | 310 |
| Idaho | $44,990 | $21.63 | -13.6% | 40 |
| Illinois | $53,600 | $25.77 | +2.9% | 0 |
| Indiana | $58,490 | $28.12 | +12.3% | 670 |
| Iowa | $66,140 | $31.80 | +26.9% | 220 |
| Kansas | $45,640 | $21.94 | -12.4% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $52,230 | $25.11 | +0.2% | 250 |
| Louisiana | $29,540 | $14.20 | -43.3% | 0 |
| Maryland | $58,820 | $28.28 | +12.9% | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $62,930 | $30.25 | +20.8% | 160 |
| Michigan | $45,590 | $21.92 | -12.5% | 950 |
| Minnesota | $50,110 | $24.09 | -3.8% | 760 |
| Mississippi | $49,430 | $23.76 | -5.1% | 120 |
| Missouri | $52,980 | $25.47 | +1.7% | 60 |
| Montana | $45,220 | $21.74 | -13.2% | 640 |
| Nebraska | $72,500 | $34.86 | +39.2% | 40 |
| Nevada | $62,460 | $30.03 | +19.9% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $65,730 | $31.60 | +26.2% | 0 |
| New Mexico | $48,240 | $23.19 | -7.4% | 60 |
| New York | $49,990 | $24.04 | -4.0% | 3,550 |
| North Carolina | $63,280 | $30.42 | +21.5% | 260 |
| Ohio | $49,340 | $23.72 | -5.3% | 740 |
| Oklahoma | $47,100 | $22.64 | -9.6% | 110 |
| Oregon | $45,360 | $21.81 | -12.9% | 1,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,510 | $26.69 | +6.5% | 1,210 |
| Rhode Island | $44,770 | $21.53 | -14.1% | 120 |
| South Carolina | $36,120 | $17.37 | -30.7% | 170 |
| South Dakota | $53,360 | $25.65 | +2.4% | 50 |
| Tennessee | $61,940 | $29.78 | +18.9% | 130 |
| Texas | $75,420 | $36.26 | +44.8% | 330 |
| Utah | $56,790 | $27.30 | +9.0% | 50 |
| Virginia | $59,020 | $28.37 | +13.3% | 380 |
| Washington | $56,480 | $27.16 | +8.4% | 390 |
| Wisconsin | $40,180 | $19.32 | -22.9% | 130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,780/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — $44,650/yr
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for directors, religious activities and education?
The median annual wage for directors, religious activities and education is $52,100 ($25.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays directors, religious activities and education the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many directors, religious activities and education are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 22,160 directors, religious activities and education employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do directors, religious activities and education make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.