Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $52,320 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $99,760
Employed locally 520
National median $54,840

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $52,320
    75th
    $72,150
    90th
    $99,760

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary vs area income 59% Median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,210
    District of Columbia $82,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,220
    North Carolina $81,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250

    Nearby metros — Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,770
    Knoxville, TN $67,920
    Peoria, IL $65,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,800
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $56,870

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,700
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Chicago, IL-IN is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.59 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Directors, Religious Activities and Education salaries?

    The median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 4.6% below the national median of $54,840. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Chicago?

    Entry-level Directors, Religious Activities and Education (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.