Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $75,870, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $75,870
- Mean annual wage
- $81,940
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 2,770
2,770 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,830 | — |
| 25th percentile | $57,410 | — |
| Median (50th) | $75,870 | — |
| 75th percentile | $99,320 | — |
| 90th percentile | $130,790 | — |
Highest-paying states for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $97,620 | 380 |
| Michigan | $83,500 | 50 |
| Ohio | $83,400 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $83,200 | 60 |
| Illinois | $80,220 | 140 |
| Rhode Island | $80,200 | 40 |
| Iowa | $79,310 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $78,770 | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,220 | 100 |
| Utah | $76,790 | 190 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Jersey: $53,250 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $60,650 median annual wage
- Alabama: $63,420 median annual wage
- Virginia: $63,580 median annual wage
- Florida: $63,770 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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