SOC 25-1192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
At $78,220, median pay for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania tracks the national median of $75,870 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,220, median pay for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania tracks the national median of $75,870 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $149,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,590 to $124,670.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Pennsylvania ranks number 9th out of 21 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 220th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,880 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $60,590 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $78,220 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $124,670 | +64.3% |
| 90th | $149,810 | +97.5% |
| Mean | $92,970 | +22.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $78,220 goes as far as $80,143 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,143US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,220 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,880 to $149,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 21 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $78,220, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,870, so pay in Pennsylvania is 3.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pennsylvania earns more than $149,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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