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Minister Salary

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Updated: 6 Jun 2013

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Minister 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,260 - $71,299

(Median)

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33K

45K

58K

71K

MEDIAN: $45,150

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Minister Job Listings

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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Children's Pastor/Minister (San Antonio, TX)

Jun 18

Church - San Antonio, TX

An Assembly of God Church in San Antonio is seeking a full time Children’s Pastor. We desire someone who enjoys helping children to grow and learn about Jesus... - Indeed

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Minister of Music

May 28

BCL Inc. - Augusta, GA

full time position as Minister of Music. Must meet... on qualifications and previous experience as a Minister of Music. Serious inquiries only. Three (3) Work... - 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	$23,823 - $71,222
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,032
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). )	$24,260 - $71,299
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 6 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 255

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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	$18,383 - $58,723

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Church	$27,294 - $72,408
College or University	$27,994 - $72,297
Spiritual Health Care Provider	$26,967 - $69,885

Key Statistics for Minister Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 17%			Male 83%
Salary:	$24,303 - $48,331			$34,372 - $59,653

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

16%

5-9 years

22%

10-19 years

22%

20 years or more

38%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$22,301 - $71,121
Doctorate (PhD)	$15,268 - $79,660
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$9,892 - $72,719
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology	$52,874 - $72,348
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Ministry	$27,500 - $46,452

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 54%		Dental: 24%
	Vision: 13%		None: 46%

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