Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,830 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,870 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $81,940 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $130,790 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 21 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,420 | $50,720 | $72,480 | 30 | 0.85 |
| California | $97,620 | $48,180 | $160,870 | 380 | 1.17 |
| Florida | $63,770 | $41,810 | $99,010 | 40 | 0.23 |
| Illinois | $80,220 | $41,230 | $103,670 | 140 | 1.32 |
| Indiana | $65,740 | $40,660 | $106,120 | 70 | 1.15 |
| Iowa | $79,310 | $61,580 | $177,930 | 40 | 1.33 |
| Kentucky | $73,460 | $47,710 | $104,770 | 80 | 2.32 |
| Michigan | $83,500 | $65,200 | $183,570 | 50 | 0.67 |
| Mississippi | $60,650 | $32,810 | $97,420 | 150 | 7.28 |
| Missouri | $76,320 | $49,860 | $122,520 | 110 | 2.12 |
| New Jersey | $53,250 | $32,220 | $164,290 | 80 | 1.05 |
| North Carolina | $78,770 | $50,990 | $128,640 | 290 | 3.34 |
| Ohio | $83,400 | $52,200 | $98,460 | 90 | 0.95 |
| Oklahoma | $83,200 | $51,580 | $103,850 | 60 | 1.95 |
| Oregon | $75,870 | $61,440 | $115,520 | 60 | 1.6 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,220 | $49,880 | $149,810 | 100 | 0.96 |
| Rhode Island | $80,200 | $48,950 | $140,910 | 40 | 4.64 |
| South Carolina | $74,010 | $41,700 | $138,040 | 60 | 1.35 |
| Utah | $76,790 | $40,040 | $130,680 | 190 | 6.14 |
| Virginia | $63,580 | $38,100 | $102,300 | 80 | 1.16 |
| Washington | $63,840 | $45,910 | $88,110 | 80 | 1.26 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education CIP 13.1308
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General CIP 19.0101
- Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences CIP 19.0201
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication CIP 19.0202
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services, Other CIP 19.0299
- Family Resource Management Studies, General CIP 19.0401
- Consumer Economics CIP 19.0402
- Consumer Services and Advocacy CIP 19.0403
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other CIP 19.0499
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General CIP 19.0501
- Human Nutrition CIP 19.0504
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management CIP 19.0505
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other CIP 19.0599
- Housing and Human Environments, General CIP 19.0601
- Human Development and Family Studies, General CIP 19.0701
- Adult Development and Aging CIP 19.0702
- Family Systems CIP 19.0704
- Child Development CIP 19.0706
- Child Care and Support Services Management CIP 19.0708
- Apparel and Textiles, General CIP 19.0901
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture CIP 19.0902
- Textile Science CIP 19.0904
- Work and Family Studies CIP 19.1001
- Nutrition Sciences CIP 30.1901
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Technology skills
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Zoom (hot technology)
- Blackboard Learn
- Collaborative editing software
- Course management system software
- DOC Cop
- Database management systems
- Desire2Learn LMS software
- Email software
- Image scanning software
- Learning management system LMS
Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation.
Common job titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Child Development Instructor, Dietetics Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences Professor (FCS Professor), Food and Nutrition Professor, Human Development Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median annual wage for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary was $75,870 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $47,830 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $130,790. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary a growing career?
BLS projects employment of family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary to change +2.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($97,620), Michigan ($83,500), Ohio ($83,400). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.