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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Salary in California

Also called: Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers in California earn a median of $97,620 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$97,620
vs. U.S. median
+29% ($75,870)
Rank among states
1 of 21
Jobs in the state
380

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,180; the top 10% earn over $160,870. Nationally the range is $47,830 to $130,790.

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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers pay in California

How much do family and consumer sciences teachers make in California?

The median is $97,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,180 and the top 10% earn over $160,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for family and consumer sciences teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 1 of 21 (+29% vs. the national median of $75,870). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses