Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Occupational Description:
Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	760	143	$28.91/hr	$17.80/hr	$20.66/hr	$24.76/hr	$36.19/hr	$44.24/hr

Leading Industries for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Information	N/A	N/A
Education and Health Services	210	$19.59/hr
Other Services	550	$25.40/hr
Public Administration	N/A	N/A

Other Regional Data for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2024-2034
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	N/A	$31.47/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	10	$24.35/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	10	$24.35/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	20	$23.03/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	30	$36.02/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	40	$28.07/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	50	$22.69/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	50	$23.17/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	50	$23.17/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	80	$24.82/hr	-1.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	390	$25.40/hr	0.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	420	$25.24/hr	N/A
Minnesota	760	$24.76/hr	9.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2024-2034
Clergy	1,160	$30.26/hr	7.3%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	2,110	$51.20/hr	-0.3%
Instructional Coordinators	3,130	$39.80/hr	1.4%
Social and Community Service Managers	5,430	$41.17/hr	6.7%
Training and Development Specialists	9,650	$37.50/hr	9.4%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	4,120	$129,130.62/yr	1.7%
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	20	$85,138.37/yr	N/A
Human Resources Managers	4,370	$75.17/hr	3.2%
Residential Advisors	3,410	$24.04/hr	7.6%
Rehabilitation Counselors	3,020	$23.73/hr	6.6%

Task for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.
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.