Directors (Religious Activities and Education) Salary by State
Also called: Religious Education Directors
The national median pay for directors (religious activities and education) is $52,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $29,540 in Louisiana to $79,310 in Alabama.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,670
- 25th percentile
- $44,010
- Median
- $52,100
- 75th percentile
- $73,730
- Top 10%
- $98,310
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 22,160 jobs.
Median pay in 42 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $79,310 | +52% | $53,090 | $122,180 | 90 |
| 2 | Texas | $75,420 | +45% | $48,300 | $124,570 | 330 |
| 3 | Georgia | $72,910 | +40% | $44,740 | $104,700 | 320 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $72,500 | +39% | $31,200 | $127,710 | 40 |
| 5 | Colorado | $67,760 | +30% | $51,450 | $125,690 | 100 |
| 6 | Iowa | $66,140 | +27% | $40,600 | $102,900 | 220 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $65,730 | +26% | $35,680 | $97,120 | Not published |
| 8 | North Carolina | $63,280 | +21% | $43,110 | $111,230 | 260 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $62,930 | +21% | $57,820 | $80,160 | 160 |
| 10 | Nevada | $62,460 | +20% | $52,280 | $71,060 | 90 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $61,940 | +19% | $25,120 | $101,940 | 130 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $61,870 | +19% | $46,840 | $100,560 | 170 |
| 13 | California | $61,570 | +18% | $41,600 | $118,710 | 3,200 |
| 14 | Virginia | $59,020 | +13% | $40,900 | $122,530 | 380 |
| 15 | Maryland | $58,820 | +13% | $37,370 | $111,530 | 300 |
| 16 | Indiana | $58,490 | +12% | $40,920 | $91,700 | 670 |
| 17 | Arizona | $57,140 | +10% | $39,900 | $119,990 | 300 |
| 18 | Utah | $56,790 | +9% | $30,050 | $81,960 | 50 |
| 19 | Washington | $56,480 | +8% | $40,460 | $72,080 | 390 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $55,510 | +7% | $28,870 | $102,500 | 1,210 |
| 21 | Illinois | $53,600 | +3% | $35,970 | $94,880 | Not published |
| 22 | South Dakota | $53,360 | +2% | $27,500 | $79,330 | 50 |
| 23 | Missouri | $52,980 | +2% | $35,940 | $112,070 | 60 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $52,230 | 0% | $35,080 | $179,990 | 250 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $50,110 | −4% | $36,020 | $89,530 | 760 |
| 26 | New York | $49,990 | −4% | $35,340 | $97,930 | 3,550 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $49,430 | −5% | $47,640 | $87,730 | 120 |
| 28 | Ohio | $49,340 | −5% | $30,340 | $101,150 | 740 |
| 29 | Florida | $49,230 | −6% | $28,810 | $89,040 | 1,420 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $48,240 | −7% | $45,370 | $72,400 | 60 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $47,850 | −8% | $37,560 | $73,400 | 160 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $47,590 | −9% | $34,360 | $75,590 | 310 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $47,100 | −10% | $41,110 | $74,990 | 110 |
| 34 | Kansas | $45,640 | −12% | $29,880 | $84,430 | 140 |
| 35 | Michigan | $45,590 | −12% | $30,120 | $78,700 | 950 |
| 36 | Oregon | $45,360 | −13% | $32,110 | $70,520 | 1,860 |
| 37 | Montana | $45,220 | −13% | $28,460 | $69,220 | 640 |
| 38 | Idaho | $44,990 | −14% | $31,650 | $67,100 | 40 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $44,770 | −14% | $37,090 | $56,040 | 120 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $40,180 | −23% | $29,420 | $73,570 | 130 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $36,120 | −31% | $27,040 | $91,990 | 170 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $33,920 | −35% | $23,750 | $81,240 | 140 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $29,540 | −43% | $23,320 | $71,860 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Directors (Religious Activities and Education) salary questions
Which state pays directors (religious activities and education) the most?
Alabama, with a median of $79,310 a year (+52% vs. the national median of $52,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays directors (religious activities and education) the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $29,540 a year (−43% vs. national).
Where do most directors (religious activities and education) work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,550, with a median of $49,990.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.