Professors of religious studies are sometimes called theologists.
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Theologists research, write and teach about religions and religious issues. They are usually employed by colleges and universities, and they typically have a Ph.D. or other advanced degree in religious studies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 23,430 theologists and philosophy teachers work in the United States, earning an average of $72,200 per year.
Professors of philosophy and religion earn different levels of pay, depending on the type of institution for which they work. Most work at four-year colleges, earning an average of $73,130 per year. Those employed by junior colleges earn less, averaging $66,280 per year. The few theologists employed directly by religious organizations reported the lowest average salary, $52,370 per year.
Pay rates for professors of philosophy and religion tend to vary by region, with the highest pay occurring in the Northeast and the lowest pay occurring in the Midwest and Southeast. As of 2013, those working in Massachusetts earned the most (an average of $94,230 per year), followed by New Jersey ($91,410), Rhode Island ($90,860), New Hampshire ($85,940) and New York ($83,660). The lowest-paying states were Idaho ($56,950), Mississippi ($57,240) and Tennessee ($57,320).
Time, Forest. "How Much Does a Theologist Make?" Work - Chron.com, http://work.chron.com/much-theologist-make-30726.html. Accessed 22 April 2019.