Also called: Music Minister, Worship Pastor
Leads music during religious services and directs the band, choir, or musicians.
Rehearses with the band Thursday night, picks songs that fit the sermon, and runs sound checks Sunday morning before leading the congregation in singing.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in music or worship arts helps; strong musicianship matters most.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Music, Worship Arts.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can generate chord charts, but leading a live band and congregation in song stays human.
Classes: Band or choir, AP Music Theory, Guitar or piano lessons.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2021.
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