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Directors, Religious Activities and Education in New York

Directors of religious activities and education design and oversee programs that promote religious learning and community engagement for a specific denomination. They work in churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other religious organizations, often coordinating educational curricula, volunteer efforts, and outreach initiatives In New York the median pay is $49,990 a year, 4% below the national median of $52,100.

$49,990median pay in New York, per year
$43,040–$77,740middle half earn
3,550employed in New York
$52,100U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

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O*NET-SOC 21-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.