DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 902 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 21,460 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple Anshe Amunim | $83,200 | 5 | +51.7% |
| 2 | Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. | $72,488 | 6 | +32.2% |
| 3 | Ligonier Ministries, Inc. | $62,566 | 5 | +14.1% |
| 4 | KOREAN PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH | $59,342 | 5 | +8.2% |
| 5 | Mequon Jewish Preschool, Inc. | $55,000 | 9 | +0.3% |
| 6 | BAYOU CITY FELLOWSHIP | $43,396 | 5 | -20.9% |
| 7 | The Welling Up Church of New Jersey | $43,118 | 6 | -21.4% |
| 8 | PATHWAY COLLEGE OUTREACH MINISTRY | $40,000 | 6 | -27.1% |
| 9 | Olivet Assembly | $34,162 | 5 | -37.7% |
| 10 | New Frontier Chodae Church | $30,000 | 6 | -45.3% |
| 11 | Chinese Christian Herald Crusades | $26,400 | 9 | -51.9% |
| 12 | World Carp Inc | $23,982 | 11 | -56.3% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,869 | +0.4% | 18 | 15 |
| New York, NY | $38,814 | -9.1% | 28 | 24 |
| Flushing, NY | $28,440 | -33.4% | 10 | 5 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $90,000 | +70.4% | 2 |
| Iowa | $70,000 | +19.4% | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $64,272 | -21.8% | 3 |
| Ohio | $64,260 | +30.7% | 7 |
| Colorado | $60,020 | -23.3% | 10 |
| North Carolina | $55,297 | -32.5% | 10 |
| Wisconsin | $55,000 | +44.9% | 8 |
| Arkansas | $53,000 | +57.6% | 5 |
| Washington | $52,933 | -10% | 6 |
| Maryland | $52,750 | -8.1% | 8 |
| Massachusetts | $50,751 | -18% | 22 |
| Oklahoma | $49,470 | +0.6% | 3 |
| Illinois | $47,500 | -1.2% | 21 |
| Maine | $47,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Indiana | $45,856 | -20.8% | 6 |
| Nebraska | $45,802 | N/A | 31 |
| Texas | $43,396 | -43.7% | 29 |
| Alabama | $43,200 | -33.7% | 5 |
| Minnesota | $43,000 | -21.8% | 6 |
| Florida | $42,994 | -12.8% | 30 |
| California | $42,869 | -42.1% | 73 |
| South Carolina | $42,702 | -19.4% | 2 |
| Idaho | $41,399 | +14.9% | 1 |
| Georgia | $39,811 | -44.6% | 17 |
| Oregon | $39,500 | -15.6% | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,200 | -30.2% | 14 |
| New York | $38,147 | -31.1% | 87 |
| Virginia | $38,100 | -32% | 14 |
| New Jersey | $37,794 | -40.3% | 38 |
| Missouri | $37,202 | -27.1% | 6 |
| Vermont | $37,149 | N/A | 1 |
| Kentucky | $36,720 | -6.8% | 3 |
| Utah | $36,500 | +17% | 1 |
| Delaware | $36,088 | N/A | 1 |
| Nevada | $33,301 | -28.3% | 1 |
| West Virginia | $33,137 | N/A | 2 |
| Rhode Island | $33,000 | -10.7% | 1 |
| Michigan | $32,614 | -24.7% | 11 |
| Louisiana | $31,220 | +7.1% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Directors, Religious Activities and Education positions, 32% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 54% required a Master's degree, and 10% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| World Carp Inc | Not specified | $23,982 |
| Mequon Jewish Preschool, Inc. | Not specified | $55,000 |
| Chinese Christian Herald Crusades | Not specified | $26,400 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. | Not specified | $72,488 |
| PATHWAY COLLEGE OUTREACH MINISTRY | Not specified | $40,000 |
| The Welling Up Church of New Jersey | Associate's | $43,118 |
| New Frontier Chodae Church | Not specified | $30,000 |
| KOREAN PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH | Master's | $59,342 |
| Temple Anshe Amunim | Not specified | $83,200 |
| Olivet Assembly | Master's | $34,162 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Directors, Religious Activities and Education is Educational Services at $56,364. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Other Services at $46,070.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 902 DOL filings, the median salary for a Directors, Religious Activities and Education is $42,702, ranging from $34,653 to $52,541.
The 90th percentile salary is $106,530 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Los Angeles, CA offers the highest median at $42,869.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Directors, Religious Activities and Education positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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