Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
The national median pay for family and consumer sciences teachers is $75,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $53,250 in New Jersey to $97,620 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,830
- 25th percentile
- $57,410
- Median
- $75,870
- 75th percentile
- $99,320
- Top 10%
- $130,790
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,770 jobs.
Median pay in 21 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $97,620 | +29% | $48,180 | $160,870 | 380 |
| 2 | Michigan | $83,500 | +10% | $65,200 | $183,570 | 50 |
| 3 | Ohio | $83,400 | +10% | $52,200 | $98,460 | 90 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $83,200 | +10% | $51,580 | $103,850 | 60 |
| 5 | Illinois | $80,220 | +6% | $41,230 | $103,670 | 140 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $80,200 | +6% | $48,950 | $140,910 | 40 |
| 7 | Iowa | $79,310 | +5% | $61,580 | $177,930 | 40 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $78,770 | +4% | $50,990 | $128,640 | 290 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $78,220 | +3% | $49,880 | $149,810 | 100 |
| 10 | Utah | $76,790 | +1% | $40,040 | $130,680 | 190 |
| 11 | Missouri | $76,320 | +1% | $49,860 | $122,520 | 110 |
| 12 | Oregon | $75,870 | 0% | $61,440 | $115,520 | 60 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $74,010 | −2% | $41,700 | $138,040 | 60 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $73,460 | −3% | $47,710 | $104,770 | 80 |
| 15 | Indiana | $65,740 | −13% | $40,660 | $106,120 | 70 |
| 16 | Washington | $63,840 | −16% | $45,910 | $88,110 | 80 |
| 17 | Florida | $63,770 | −16% | $41,810 | $99,010 | 40 |
| 18 | Virginia | $63,580 | −16% | $38,100 | $102,300 | 80 |
| 19 | Alabama | $63,420 | −16% | $50,720 | $72,480 | 30 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $60,650 | −20% | $32,810 | $97,420 | 150 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $53,250 | −30% | $32,220 | $164,290 | 80 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers salary questions
Which state pays family and consumer sciences teachers the most?
California, with a median of $97,620 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $75,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays family and consumer sciences teachers the least?
New Jersey, with a median of $53,250 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most family and consumer sciences teachers work?
California has the most jobs, about 380, with a median of $97,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.