Farm and Home Management Educator Salary
Farm and Home Management Educators earn a median $60,220 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
What farm and home management educators do
Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.2% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 800
Employment of farm and home management educators is projected to shrink 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 800 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.
Farm and Home Management Educator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,046
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,734
- Medicare (1.45%)$873
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$50,567
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,650 | $18.10 | $32,432 |
| 25th percentile | $46,990 | $22.59 | $39,936 |
| Median (50th) | $60,220 | $28.95 | $50,567 |
| 75th percentile | $73,130 | $35.16 | $60,277 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,060 | $40.89 | $68,670 |
Farm and Home Management Educator salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $98,770 | −0.0% | $72,075 | $56,400 – $108,770 | 40 |
| Oregon | $80,030 | −6.1% | $58,958 | $56,570 – $97,000 | — |
| Maryland | $79,780 | +3.9% | $61,529 | $50,220 – $124,850 | 150 |
| Virginia | $76,710 | +21.8% | $59,199 | $47,340 – $97,140 | 520 |
| Arizona | $73,210 | — | $58,712 | $59,070 – $89,370 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $66,920 | — | $52,782 | $63,040 – $86,040 | 40 |
| Colorado | $66,230 | +4.2% | $53,190 | $48,450 – $82,490 | 90 |
| Maine | $65,780 | +6.3% | $51,776 | $47,520 – $104,190 | 70 |
| Indiana | $65,740 | +4.2% | $53,092 | $52,010 – $81,560 | 360 |
| Michigan | $65,030 | +4.2% | $51,919 | $47,950 – $104,340 | 330 |
| North Carolina | $64,280 | +2.7% | $51,773 | $51,100 – $83,920 | 910 |
| North Dakota | $63,480 | +4.2% | $53,186 | $39,280 – $92,550 | 90 |
| Washington | $63,440 | +1.6% | $53,154 | $54,630 – $79,960 | — |
| Delaware | $63,300 | +1.1% | $50,205 | $38,730 – $96,600 | 80 |
| Vermont | $62,830 | — | $50,977 | $51,760 – $75,090 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $62,730 | +0.5% | $50,801 | $48,480 – $91,660 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $61,190 | +5.6% | $49,322 | $43,890 – $81,280 | 420 |
| Wisconsin | $60,920 | +3.9% | $49,230 | $46,850 – $75,630 | 670 |
| Nebraska | $60,670 | −8.5% | $49,047 | $36,860 – $106,640 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $60,440 | −6.0% | $50,744 | $49,350 – $77,270 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $59,480 | — | $48,325 | $39,830 – $101,860 | — |
| Alabama | $58,330 | −2.9% | $46,397 | $43,810 – $94,740 | 260 |
| New Jersey | $57,810 | — | $46,984 | $36,930 – $58,740 | — |
| Kansas | $52,870 | −15.5% | $42,511 | $42,610 – $82,680 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $50,930 | +6.9% | $41,540 | $46,860 – $95,490 | 50 |
| Wyoming | $50,510 | −11.4% | $42,765 | $44,200 – $80,890 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $49,640 | +0.6% | $40,343 | $36,990 – $72,100 | 200 |
| Florida | $49,090 | −13.3% | $41,624 | $35,420 – $78,540 | 710 |
| New York | $48,860 | +7.9% | $39,398 | $35,380 – $76,010 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $48,340 | +1.6% | $38,857 | $39,800 – $55,940 | 30 |
| Iowa | $48,200 | −7.3% | $39,729 | $43,010 – $82,020 | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,970 | −11.7% | $37,706 | $34,110 – $56,880 | — |
| Georgia | $33,510 | +5.5% | $27,989 | $15,080 – $102,860 | 200 |
| Texas | $33,260 | −2.5% | $28,904 | $20,680 – $60,510 | 470 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $50,890 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Instructional Coordinator | $77,440 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $42,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,780 | Some college, no degree | -0.3% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $61,540 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,680 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Curator | $63,420 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,970 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm and home management educator make?
The national median salary for farm and home management educators is $60,220 a year ($28.95 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,650 and the top 10% earn over $85,060. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays farm and home management educators the most?
California has the highest median pay at $98,770.
How many farm and home management educators are there in the U.S.?
About 8,220 people work as farm and home management educators nationwide.