Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary is $75,870, or — per hour. About 2,770 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $97,620 in California to $53,250 in New Jersey.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 21 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $97,620 | — | 380 | 1.17 |
| 2 | Michigan | $83,500 | — | 50 | 0.67 |
| 3 | Ohio | $83,400 | — | 90 | 0.95 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $83,200 | — | 60 | 1.95 |
| 5 | Illinois | $80,220 | — | 140 | 1.32 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $80,200 | — | 40 | 4.64 |
| 7 | Iowa | $79,310 | — | 40 | 1.33 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $78,770 | — | 290 | 3.34 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $78,220 | — | 100 | 0.96 |
| 10 | Utah | $76,790 | — | 190 | 6.14 |
| 11 | Missouri | $76,320 | — | 110 | 2.12 |
| 12 | Oregon | $75,870 | — | 60 | 1.60 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $74,010 | — | 60 | 1.35 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $73,460 | — | 80 | 2.32 |
| 15 | Indiana | $65,740 | — | 70 | 1.15 |
| 16 | Washington | $63,840 | — | 80 | 1.26 |
| 17 | Florida | $63,770 | — | 40 | 0.23 |
| 18 | Virginia | $63,580 | — | 80 | 1.16 |
| 19 | Alabama | $63,420 | — | 30 | 0.85 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $60,650 | — | 150 | 7.28 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $53,250 | — | 80 | 1.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary make?
The median annual wage for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $75,870, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $47,830, and the top 10% earn $130,790.
How many family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
About 2,770 people work as family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary nationwide.
Which state pays family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
California pays the most at a median of $97,620, followed by Michigan ($83,500) and Ohio ($83,400).
Which state pays family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary the least?
New Jersey has the lowest median at $53,250.
Where are family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Mississippi at 7.28×.