Farm and home management educators salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,650 | $18.10 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,220 | $28.95 |
| Mean (average) | $61,060 | $29.35 |
| 90th percentile | $85,060 | $40.89 |
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
Farm and home management educators pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 35 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,330 | $43,810 | $94,740 | 260 | 2.35 |
| Arizona | $73,210 | $59,070 | $89,370 | 30 | 0.19 |
| Arkansas | $49,640 | $36,990 | $72,100 | 200 | 2.87 |
| California | $98,770 | $56,400 | $108,770 | 40 | 0.04 |
| Colorado | $66,230 | $48,450 | $82,490 | 90 | 0.56 |
| Delaware | $63,300 | $38,730 | $96,600 | 80 | 3.28 |
| Florida | $49,090 | $35,420 | $78,540 | 710 | 1.36 |
| Georgia | $33,510 | $15,080 | $102,860 | 200 | 0.78 |
| Hawaii | $48,340 | $39,800 | $55,940 | 30 | 1.02 |
| Indiana | $65,740 | $52,010 | $81,560 | 360 | 2.13 |
| Iowa | $48,200 | $43,010 | $82,020 | 520 | 6.3 |
| Kansas | $52,870 | $42,610 | $82,680 | 480 | 6.26 |
| Kentucky | $61,190 | $43,890 | $81,280 | 420 | 3.94 |
| Maine | $65,780 | $47,520 | $104,190 | 70 | 2.14 |
| Maryland | $79,780 | $50,220 | $124,850 | 150 | 1.06 |
| Massachusetts | $66,920 | $63,040 | $86,040 | 40 | 0.21 |
| Michigan | $65,030 | $47,950 | $104,340 | 330 | 1.42 |
| Mississippi | $59,480 | $39,830 | $101,860 | ||
| Nebraska | $60,670 | $36,860 | $106,640 | 90 | 1.67 |
| New Jersey | $57,810 | $36,930 | $58,740 | ||
| New Mexico | $62,730 | $48,480 | $91,660 | 160 | 3.42 |
| New York | $48,860 | $35,380 | $76,010 | 80 | 0.15 |
| North Carolina | $64,280 | $51,100 | $83,920 | 910 | 3.47 |
| North Dakota | $63,480 | $39,280 | $92,550 | 90 | 3.85 |
| Oregon | $80,030 | $56,570 | $97,000 | ||
| Pennsylvania | $45,970 | $34,110 | $56,880 | ||
| Puerto Rico | $53,160 | $49,060 | $67,220 | 470 | 9.51 |
| South Dakota | $60,440 | $49,350 | $77,270 | 90 | 3.55 |
| Texas | $33,260 | $20,680 | $60,510 | 470 | 0.63 |
| Vermont | $62,830 | $51,760 | $75,090 | 50 | 3.16 |
| Virginia | $76,710 | $47,340 | $97,140 | 520 | 2.39 |
| Washington | $63,440 | $54,630 | $79,960 | ||
| West Virginia | $50,930 | $46,860 | $95,490 | 50 | 1.33 |
| Wisconsin | $60,920 | $46,850 | $75,630 | 670 | 4.34 |
| Wyoming | $50,510 | $44,200 | $80,890 | 140 | 9.31 |
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 farm and home management educators
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 800. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for farm and home management educators
- Typical entry education
- Master's 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
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management CIP 01.0104
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production CIP 01.0302
- Crop Production CIP 01.0304
- Dairy Husbandry and Production CIP 01.0306
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management CIP 01.0307
- Apiculture CIP 01.0310
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General CIP 01.0601
- Public Horticulture CIP 01.0609
- Urban and Community Horticulture CIP 01.0610
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services CIP 01.0801
- Animal Sciences, General CIP 01.0901
- Agricultural Animal Breeding CIP 01.0902
- Animal Nutrition CIP 01.0904
- Dairy Science CIP 01.0905
- Livestock Management CIP 01.0906
- Poultry Science CIP 01.0907
- Animal Sciences, Other CIP 01.0999
- Plant Sciences, General CIP 01.1101
- Agronomy and Crop Science CIP 01.1102
- Horticultural Science CIP 01.1103
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management CIP 01.1105
- Range Science and Management CIP 01.1106
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General CIP 19.0101
- Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences CIP 19.0201
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management CIP 19.0203
- 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
- Housing and Human Environments, General CIP 19.0601
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
- Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
- Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
- Research information requested by farmers.
- Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
- Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
- Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
- Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
Technology skills
- ESRI ArcGIS software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- ServiceNow (hot technology)
- Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Image editing software
- Kahoot!
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Order management software
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Service Orientation.
Common job titles: 4-H Youth Development Educator, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, 4-H Youth Educator, Agricultural Extension Educator, Community Educator, Extension Agent, Extension Educator, Extension Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Family Development Extension Specialist.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do farm and home management educators make?
The national median annual wage for farm and home management educators was $60,220 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $37,650 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $85,060. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do farm and home management educators need?
BLS lists master's 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 farm and home management educators a growing career?
BLS projects employment of farm and home management educators to change -3.2% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 800 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay farm and home management educators the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($98,770), Oregon ($80,030), Maryland ($79,780). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.