Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Michigan$108,210
- Iowa$100,340
- California$96,870
- Pennsylvania$92,970
- Oregon$85,770
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$61,780
- Alabama$62,670
- Washington$66,040
- Florida$69,400
- Virginia$72,460
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $108,210 | $83,500 | $52 | +32.1% | 50 |
| 2 | Iowa | $100,340 | $79,310 | $48 | +22.5% | 40 |
| 3 | California | $96,870 | $97,620 | $47 | +18.2% | 380 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $92,970 | $78,220 | $45 | +13.5% | 100 |
| 5 | Oregon | $85,770 | $75,870 | $41 | +4.7% | 60 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $85,670 | $80,200 | $41 | +4.6% | 40 |
| 7 | Utah | $84,090 | $76,790 | $40 | +2.6% | 190 |
| 8 | Missouri | $82,770 | $76,320 | $40 | +1% | 110 |
| 9 | Ohio | $82,500 | $83,400 | $40 | +0.7% | 90 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $80,370 | $78,770 | $39 | -1.9% | 290 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $78,970 | $74,010 | $38 | -3.6% | 60 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $78,070 | $83,200 | $38 | -4.7% | 60 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $75,070 | $73,460 | $36 | -8.4% | 80 |
| 14 | Illinois | $75,040 | $80,220 | $36 | -8.4% | 140 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $74,660 | $53,250 | $36 | -8.9% | 80 |
| 16 | Indiana | $72,470 | $65,740 | $35 | -11.6% | 70 |
| 17 | Virginia | $72,460 | $63,580 | $35 | -11.6% | 80 |
| 18 | Florida | $69,400 | $63,770 | $33 | -15.3% | 40 |
| 19 | Washington | $66,040 | $63,840 | $32 | -19.4% | 80 |
| 20 | Alabama | $62,670 | $63,420 | $30 | -23.5% | 30 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $61,780 | $60,650 | $30 | -24.6% | 150 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 13 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $99,510 | $99,680 | 30 |
| 2 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $97,860 | $104,280 | 50 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,020 | $96,230 | 100 |
| 4 | Greenville, NC | $84,300 | $84,220 | 40 |
| 5 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $82,430 | $100,440 | 60 |
| 6 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $82,420 | $91,460 | 60 |
| 7 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $80,200 | $84,590 | — |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,400 | $86,060 | 30 |
| 9 | Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $67,320 | $63,640 | 30 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,460 | $82,040 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $83,720 | $87,680 | 320 |
| 2 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $83,720 | $87,680 | 320 |
| 3 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $82,080 | $86,640 | 300 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $77,600 | $82,150 | 2,130 |
| 5 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $76,950 | $81,250 | 1,780 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $75,870 | $81,940 | 2,770 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $75,870 | $87,340 | 50 |
| 8 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $75,870 | $81,940 | 2,770 |
| 9 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $75,870 | $81,940 | 2,770 |
| 10 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $75,440 | $79,450 | 2,000 |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $75,440 | $81,180 | 2,450 |
| 12 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $75,440 | $79,450 | 2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $75,870 per year (mean $81,940), and about 80% earn between $47,830 and $130,790.
How much do family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $81,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
Michigan has the highest average pay for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary at $108,210 per year (median $83,500).
What is the job outlook for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +3.4% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 200 openings per year.
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