How to become directors, religious activities and educationeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Social Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$52,100

25th–75th pct. $44,010–$73,730

Top pay (est.)

$127,800

Top 10% $98,310

Pay in 5 years

$60,700est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$70,600est.

$60,800–$82,000

Outlook score

64/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

33%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

+3.3%

13K openings / yr

How to become directors, religious activities and education

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness

4.5

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Coordination

3.9

Active Learning

3.9

Writing

3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Philosophy and Theology

5.4

Education and Training

5.0

Customer and Personal Service

4.7

Administration and Management

4.3

English Language

4.2

Psychology

4.1

Therapy and Counseling

4.1

Administrative

3.6

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAssisting and Caring for OthersDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsThinking CreativelyPerforming for or Working Directly with the Public

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree

54%

Post-secondary certificate

21%

Associate's degree

14%

Master's degree

Training before entry

3–6 months

30%

Up to 1 month

23%

1–2 years

Related work experience

1–2 years

38%

2–4 years

31%

6–12 months

21%

6–8 years

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as directors, religious activities and education

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.