SOC 25-1192 · May 2025 · United States
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $75,870 per year, measured over 2,770 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $97,620.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 83.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $97,620 and New Jersey pays $53,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $97,620 | 380 | |
| 2 | Michigan | $83,500 | 50 | |
| 3 | Ohio | $83,400 | 90 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $83,200 | 60 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $80,220 | 140 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $80,200 | 40 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $79,310 | 40 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $78,770 | 290 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $78,220 | 100 | |
| 10 | Utah | $76,790 | 190 |
States with the most Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 380 | $97,620 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 290 | $78,770 | |
| 3 | Utah | 190 | $76,790 | |
| 4 | Mississippi | 150 | $60,650 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 140 | $80,220 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 110 | $76,320 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 100 | $78,220 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 90 | $83,400 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 80 | $73,460 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 80 | $53,250 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $99,510 | 30 |
| 2 | San Diego | $97,860 | 50 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $97,020 | 100 |
| 4 | Greenville | $84,300 | 40 |
| 5 | Raleigh | $82,430 | 60 |
| 6 | Greensboro | $82,420 | 60 |
| 7 | Providence | $80,200 | — |
| 8 | Portland | $78,400 | 30 |
| 9 | New York | $53,460 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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