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Minister Salary

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Updated: 15 May 2013

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Minister 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,311 - $70,726

(Median)

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45K

58K

71K

MEDIAN: $45,150

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Minister Job Listings

Music Minister

Mar 28

Flatwoods Baptist Church - Northport, AL

seeking a Bi-Vocational Music Minister who will serve the church by planning and leading our worship/music ministry. The Music Minister will be responsible for... - Indeed

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Youth Minister

May 20

All Saints Episcopal Church - Omaha, NE

The position of Youth Minister is a part time job (about 15 hours a week). We are looking for an experienced, energetic and creative adult to lead our Youth... - Indeed

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Faith Formation Leader/Youth Minister

May 10

Diocese of Rochester - Avon, NY

Seeking candidates for this full time position to provide leadership and oversight for Christian Formation, Religious Education, Sacramental Preparation and... - Indeed

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$24K	$48K	$72K
Salary	$23,745 - $70,700
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,433
Profit Sharing	$0.00 - $775
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,311 - $70,726
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 15 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 267

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Minister Tasks

Facilitate discussions on faith-based topics.
Assist with planning and leading ministry retreats.
Preach, lead worship ceremonies and Bible studies, and provide pastoral consultation.

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Companies and Industries for Minister Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Church of Christ	$17,879 - $85,570
Christian Church	$18,548 - $58,175

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Church	$24,864 - $72,182
College or University	$25,714 - $71,515
Spiritual Health Care Provider	$24,652 - $69,121

Key Statistics for Minister Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 17%			Male 83%
Salary:	$22,192 - $47,889			$33,962 - $59,270

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

16%

5-9 years

23%

10-19 years

21%

20 years or more

37%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$22,957 - $70,789
Doctorate (PhD)	$15,268 - $79,660
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$15,200 - $77,419
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology	$52,874 - $72,348
Master of Arts (MA), Theology	$28,830 - $47,500

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 54%		Dental: 25%
	Vision: 13%		None: 45%

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