What are the main factors that influence a Religious Education Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Religious Education Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Religious Education Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Religious Education Teacher's salary?

A Religious Education Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,937 for beginners, reaching about $55,469 at mid-level, and approach $56,046 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Religious Education Teacher?

Religious Education Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Religious Education Teacher roles are District of Columbia $59,132, California $58,908, Massachusetts $58,123. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Religious Education Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Religious Education Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Director of Religious Education: $73,603; Religious Education Director: $73,601; Religious Activities and Education Director: $73,527; Teacher Vocational Education: $61,644; Religious Studies Teacher: $55,921.

Religious Education Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Religious Education Teacher make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Religious Education Teacher in Delaware is $54,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Religious Education Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,069
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,530 to $61,928
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,651

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Religious Education Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,928	$5,161	$1,191	$30
Average	$54,085	$4,507	$1,040	$26
25th Percentile	$46,530	$3,877	$895	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Religious Education Teacher Salaries

A Religious Education Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Religious Education Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Religious Education Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,937
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,739
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,469
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,815
Expert (over 8 years): $56,046

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Religious Education Teacher	$52,937
Intermediate Level Religious Education Teacher	$53,739
Senior Level Religious Education Teacher	$55,469
Specialist Level Religious Education Teacher	$55,815
Expert Level Religious Education Teacher	$56,046

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How Do Religious Education Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Religious Education Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,132.
California: $58,908.
Massachusetts: $58,123.

District of Columbia $59,132 California $58,908 Massachusetts $58,123 Washington $57,909 New Jersey $57,888 Alaska $57,813 Connecticut $57,076 New York $56,777

Hawaii $55,821 Rhode Island $55,372 Maryland $55,068 Minnesota $54,651 Colorado $54,491 Illinois $54,438 Oregon $54,235 Delaware $54,085

New Hampshire $53,991 Virginia $53,781 Pennsylvania $53,167 Nevada $52,857 North Dakota $52,756 Michigan $52,595 Wisconsin $52,537 Vermont $52,419

Texas $52,093 Maine $52,072 Arizona $52,040 Ohio $52,002 Georgia $51,511 Indiana $51,265 Wyoming $51,217 Utah $51,143

Iowa $51,111 Kansas $50,854 Louisiana $50,779 North Carolina $50,753 Missouri $50,742 Florida $50,534 Montana $50,422 Nebraska $50,315

Kentucky $50,256 South Carolina $50,042 Tennessee $49,909 Idaho $49,856 New Mexico $49,466 Oklahoma $49,380 Alabama $49,065 South Dakota $48,536

Arkansas $48,248 West Virginia $48,093 Mississippi $47,628

Top Paying Cities for Religious Education Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $53,842
Little Creek: $54,236
Magnolia: $54,158

Lincoln, DE $53,842 Little Creek, DE $54,236 Magnolia, DE $54,158 Milford, DE $53,979 Marydel, DE $54,067 Millsboro, DE $53,616 Millville, DE $53,699 Milton, DE $53,792

Nassau, DE $53,831 Ocean View, DE $53,690 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,793 Seaford, DE $53,823 Selbyville, DE $53,600 Smyrna, DE $54,273 Viola, DE $54,023 Woodside, DE $54,169

Bear, DE $54,044 Newark, DE $54,023 Claymont, DE $54,134 Delaware City, DE $54,077 Hockessin, DE $54,019 Kirkwood, DE $54,067 Middletown, DE $54,088 Montchanin, DE $54,031

New Castle, DE $54,039 Odessa, DE $54,115 Port Penn, DE $54,151 Rockland, DE $54,036 Saint Georges, DE $54,071 Townsend, DE $54,154 Winterthur, DE $54,043 Lewes, DE $53,812

Wilmington, DE $54,021 Dover, DE $54,236 Dover Afb, DE $53,950 Bethany Beach, DE $53,633 Bethel, DE $53,689 Bridgeville, DE $53,815 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,083 Cheswold, DE $54,218

Clayton, DE $54,220 Dagsboro, DE $53,596 Delmar, DE $53,510 Ellendale, DE $53,672 Felton, DE $53,974 Fenwick Island, DE $53,607 Frankford, DE $53,514 Frederica, DE $54,028

Georgetown, DE $53,575 Greenwood, DE $53,824 Harbeson, DE $53,632 Harrington, DE $53,906 Hartly, DE $54,074 Houston, DE $53,829 Kenton, DE $54,223 Laurel, DE $53,543

Yorklyn, DE $54,035

Religious Education Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Religious Education Teacher roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Religious Education Teacher positions in EDU, Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Religious Education Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Religious Education Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$59,494	$29.0	10%

Religious Education Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Religious Education Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$46,530

Average $54,085/year

$61,928

$3,877

Average $4,507/month

$5,161

$895

Average $1,040/week

$1,191

$22

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,928	$5,161	$1,191	$30
Average	$54,085	$4,507	$1,040	$26
25th Percentile	$46,530	$3,877	$895	$22

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Religious Education Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Religious Education Teacher make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Religious Education Teacher Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Religious Education Teacher Salaries?

How Do Religious Education Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Religious Education Teachers

Religious Education Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Religious Education Teacher

Religious Education Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Religious Education Teacher

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