Muslim Religious Scholars

Religion professors earned median annual salaries of $79,930 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Earnings ranged from less than $48,450 to $137,310 or more. A religious scholar who also works as an imam at a mosque might earn between $20,000 and $50,000, with an average of about $30,000. Religious scholars who work at colleges and universities receive fringe benefits such as paid vacation and sick days and a 401(k) retirement plan.