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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $75,870 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

U.S. median
$75,870
$36.48 per hour
Range
$47,830 – $130,790
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,770
across the U.S.
▼1.8%
Pay trend: The median for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. fell from $77,280 (May 2024) to $75,870 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 4.2%.

What family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary do

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management.

Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
None
Job outlook, 2025–35
+2.4% (about average)
Openings per year
200

Employment of family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$62,205
per year · effective tax rate 18.0%
$5,184Monthly
$2,592Twice a month
$2,392Every 2 weeks
$29.91Hourly
  • Federal income tax$7,861
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,704
  • Medicare (1.45%)$1,100
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$62,205

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$47,830$23.00$40,611
25th percentile$57,410$27.60$48,309
Median (50th)$75,870$36.48$62,205
75th percentile$99,320$47.75$78,702
90th percentile (top earners)$130,790$62.88$100,661

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
California $97,620−27.2%$71,388 $48,180 – $160,870380
Michigan $83,500+4.2%$64,274 $65,200 – $183,57050
Ohio $83,400+7.9%$65,991 $52,200 – $98,46090
Oklahoma $83,200+4.2%$64,163 $51,580 – $103,85060
Illinois $80,220+1.0%$61,439 $41,230 – $103,670140
Rhode Island $80,200—$62,860 $48,950 – $140,91040
Iowa $79,310+3.9%$62,263 $61,580 – $177,93040
North Carolina $78,770−0.4%$61,610 $50,990 – $128,640290
Pennsylvania $78,220+21.0%$61,456 $49,880 – $149,810100
Utah $76,790+2.7%$60,362 $40,040 – $130,680190
Missouri $76,320+16.4%$59,871 $49,860 – $122,520110
Oregon $75,870+3.9%$56,396 $61,440 – $115,52060
South Carolina $74,010+4.6%$57,613 $41,700 – $138,04060
Kentucky $73,460+12.4%$58,056 $47,710 – $104,77080
Indiana $65,740+0.8%$53,092 $40,660 – $106,12070
Washington $63,840−2.1%$53,475 $45,910 – $88,11080
Florida $63,770—$53,419 $41,810 – $99,01040
Virginia $63,580−6.6%$50,425 $38,100 – $102,30080
Alabama $63,420—$50,232 $50,720 – $72,48030
Mississippi $60,650−24.1%$49,218 $32,810 – $97,420150
New Jersey $53,250+3.9%$43,572 $32,220 – $164,29080

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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$77,270Doctoral or professional degree+2.2%
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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$77,570Doctoral or professional degree+2.6%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,580Doctoral or professional degree+2.1%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$78,620Master's degree+2.2%
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$72,990Doctoral or professional degree+1.6%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,760Doctoral or professional degree0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary make?

The national median salary for family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary is $75,870 a year ($36.48 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,830 and the top 10% earn over $130,790. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?

California has the highest median pay at $97,620.

How many family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?

About 2,770 people work as family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary nationwide.