Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $75,870 per year. Salaries range from $47,830 at the entry level to $130,790+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,770 family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$75,870
per year
Employment
2,770
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,830
25th percentile
$57,410
Median
$75,870
75th percentile
$99,320
90th percentile
$130,790
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$53K$98K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$98K
+29%
Michigan
$84K
+10%
Ohio
$83K
+10%
Oklahoma
$83K
+10%
Illinois
$80K
+6%
Rhode Island
$80K
+6%
Iowa
$79K
+5%
North Carolina
$79K
+4%
Pennsylvania
$78K
+3%
Utah
$77K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $97,620 | +28.7% |
| Michigan | $83,500 | +10.1% |
| Ohio | $83,400 | +9.9% |
| Oklahoma | $83,200 | +9.7% |
| Illinois | $80,220 | +5.7% |
| Rhode Island | $80,200 | +5.7% |
| Iowa | $79,310 | +4.5% |
| North Carolina | $78,770 | +3.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $78,220 | +3.1% |
| Utah | $76,790 | +1.2% |
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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $99,510 | +31.2% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $97,860 | +29.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,020 | +27.9% |
| Greenville, NC | $84,300 | +11.1% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $82,430 | +8.6% |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $82,420 | +8.6% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $80,200 | +5.7% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,400 | +3.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,460 | -29.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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