As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Youth Ministry in Colorado is $40,329, equivalent to $19 per hour, $776 weekly, or $3,361 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Youth Ministry in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Youth Ministry in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $31,368 to $50,215. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,638) and 75th percentile ($45,504), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,215 per year. This $9,866 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Psychotherapy, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Youth Ministry often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Youth Ministry job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Youth Ministry Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Youth Ministry Salary $31,368 CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Youth Ministry Salary $35,638 CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Youth Ministry Salary $40,329 CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Youth Ministry Salary $45,504 CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Youth Ministry Salary $50,215 CO August 01, 2026
25% $35,638 10% $31,368 90% $50,215 75% $45,504 $40,329 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Youth Ministry ?

Youth Ministry, also commonly referred to as youth group, is an age-specific religious ministry. Faith groups or other religious organizations carry out youth ministry to involve and engage with young people who attend their places of worship, or who live in their community. Christian youth ministry usually encompasses one or more of the following: encouraging young people (whether they have professed a faith or not) to learn more about a given faith and to become more involved in spiritual life providing open youth clubs or other activities for the common good of the young people, sometimes...

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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $39,421 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $38,609 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $38,413 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $38,550 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $38,877 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $40,285 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $39,799 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $40,018 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $38,426 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $38,394 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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