The Comparable Jobs section shows you salary ranges for comparable jobs in your local economy or Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), based on data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These ranges correspond to the first and third quartiles (or the 25th and 75th percentiles) in your ChurchSalary report.
Below is a list of the comparable jobs that ChurchSalary has identified using the 2020 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES or OEWS) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each table includes the label used in your ChurchSalary report, next to the corresponding OCC* title and code used by the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)* system. Most positions are considered "detailed" and correspond to a subset of workers. A handful of positions are classified as "broad" and encompass a group of workers. Broad positions are helpful when not enough data is available at the MSA level but salary ranges can be correspondingly "broad."
To find a more in-depth description of the responsibilities and duties for each position, search on the BLS website using the OCC title and code. For example, searching "Directors, Religious Activities and Education 21-2021" directs you to this page.
Senior Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| School Administrators | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 11-9032 |
| High School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2031 |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Marriage Therapists | Marriage and Family Therapists | 21-1013 |
| College Phil/Rel Teachers | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1126 |
| Management Workers | Other Management Occupations | 11-9000 |
Solo Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| School Administrators | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 11-9032 |
| High School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2031 |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Marriage Therapists | Marriage and Family Therapists | 21-1013 |
| College Phil/Rel Teachers | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1126 |
Executive Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Business Ops Specialists | Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 13-1198 |
| HR Specialists | Human Resources Specialists | 13-1071 |
| Compensation Specialists | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 13-1141 |
| Financial Managers | Financial Managers | 11-3031 |
| School Administrators | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 11-9032 |
| General Ops Managers | General and Operations Managers | 11-1021 |
Associate Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Religious Workers | Religious Workers, All Other | 21-2099 |
| High School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2031 |
| Social Workers | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 21-1021 |
| Marriage Therapists | Marriage and Family Therapists | 21-1013 |
| Counselors | Counselors | 21-1010 |
Youth Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Religious Workers | Religious Workers, All Other | 21-2099 |
| High School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2031 |
| Education Counselors | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 21-1012 |
| Social Workers | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 21-1021 |
Adult Ministry Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Adult Ed. Teachers | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 21-2099 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | Self-Enrichment Teachers | 25-2031 |
| High School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 21-1012 |
| Marriage Therapists | Marriage and Family Therapists | 21-1021 |
| Counselors | Counselors | 21-1010 |
Children's Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Preschool Directors | Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | 11-9031 |
| Childcare Workers | Childcare Workers | 39-9011 |
| Financial Managers | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 11-9032 |
| Elementary Teachers | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2021 |
Christian Education Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Religious Ed. Directors | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 21-2021 |
| Education Administrators | Education and Childcare Administrators | 11-9030 |
| Adult Ed. Teachers | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 25-3011 |
| High School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2031 |
| Instructional Coordinator | Instructional Coordinators | 25-2021 |
| Education Instructors | Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 25-9099 |
Music Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Music Directors | Music Directors and Composers | 27-2041 |
| Musicians and Singers | Musicians and Singers | 27-2042 |
| Fine Artists | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 27-1013 |
| Media Workers | Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 27-3099 |
| Entertainers - Performers | Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers | 27-2090 |
| Music Worker | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 27-2040 |
Media Pastor
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Music Directors | Music Directors and Composers | 27-2041 |
| AV Equipment Techs | Audio and Video Technicians | 27-4011 |
| Sound Engineering Techs | Sound Engineering Technicians | 27-4014 |
| Media Equipment Workers | Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | 27-4098 |
| Producers and Directors | Producers and Directors | 27-2012 |
| Broadcast Technicians | Broadcast Technicians | 27-4012 |
| Media Comms Workers | Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 27-3099 |
Administrator
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Admin Services Managers | Administrative Services and Facilities Managers | 11-3010 |
| Office Support Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 43-1011 |
| School Administrators | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 11-9032 |
| Managers, All Other | Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other | 11-9198 |
| Receptionists | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 43-4171 |
Accountant
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Misc Financial Clerks | Financial Clerks, All Other | 43-3099 |
| Payroll Clerks | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 43-3051 |
| Accounting Clerks | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 43-3031 |
| Office Clerks, General | Office Clerks, General | 43-9061 |
| Information Clerks | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 43-4199 |
| Bank Teller | Tellers | 43-3071 |
Child Care
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Childcare Workers | Childcare Workers | 39-9011 |
| Recreation Workers | Recreation Workers | 39-9032 |
| Teaching Assistants | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 25-9045 |
| Preschool Teachers | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 25-2010 |
Custodian
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Janitorial Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 37-1011 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 37-2011 |
| Building Cleaning Workers | Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | 37-2019 |
Maintenance Worker
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Groundskeeper Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 37-1012 |
| Mechanic Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 49-1011 |
| Groundskeepers | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 37-3011 |
| Grounds Maintenance | Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | 37-3019 |
| Maintenance Workers | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 49-9071 |
| Landscaping Workers | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 37-3000 |
Musician
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Musicians and Singers | Musicians and Singers | 27-2042 |
| College Fine Arts Teachers | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1121 |
| All Other Instructors | Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 25-3097 |
| Art Directors | Art Directors | 27-1011 |
Secretary
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Executive Secretaries | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 43-6011 |
| Administrative Assistants | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 43-6014 |
| Office Support Workers | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 43-9199 |
| Office Clerks, General | Office Clerks, General | 43-9061 |
| Admin Services Managers | Administrative Services and Facilities Managers | 11-3010 |
Communications
| ChurchSalary Label | OCC title | OCC code |
| Comm. Equip. Operator | Communications Equipment Operators, All Other | 43-2099 |
| Media Workers | Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 27-3099 |
| PR Specialists | Public Relations Specialists | 27-3031 |
| Graphic Designers | Graphic Designers | 27-1024 |
| Designers, All Other | Designers, All Other | 27-1029 |
| Writers and Editors | Writers and Editors | 27-3040 |
| Editors | Editors | 27-3041 |
*The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses the 840 titles and codes defined by the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system to organize professions and salary data. The acronym OCC is short for for Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which is the primary regulator of banks chartered under the National Bank Act. Accordingly, these codes and titles are sometimes classified as OCC titles and sometimes as SOC titles depending on the government site or database you consult.