Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Salary in 2026

    SOC: 25-1192.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $77,280
    per year
    Salary Range
    $48K – $133K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    2,630
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.4%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Make?

    Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers earn a median annual salary of $77,280 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $47,580 at the 10th percentile to $133,180 at the 90th percentile — a range of $85,600. The highest-paying state is California at $134,060.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$47,580
    25th percentile$56,870
    Median (50th)$77,280
    75th percentile$99,530
    90th percentile$133,180
    10th: $47,580Median: $77,28090th: $133,180
    Section 02

    Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Californiatop$134,060
    Louisiana$81,030
    Michigan$80,130
    Mississippi$79,950
    Oklahoma$79,840
    Illinois$79,460
    North Carolina$79,090
    Ohio$77,280
    Iowa$76,330
    Utah$74,790
    Oregon$73,020
    South Carolina$70,730
    Virginia$68,050
    Missouri$65,580
    Kentucky$65,360
    Indiana$65,220
    Washington$65,200
    Pennsylvania$64,620
    New Jersey$51,260
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

    California
    Highest paying
    $134,060
    top metro salary
    Illinois
    $79,460
    $-54,600 vs highest
    North Carolina
    $79,090
    $-54,970 vs highest
    Ohio
    $77,280
    $-56,780 vs highest
    Utah
    $74,790
    $-59,270 vs highest
    Indiana
    $65,220
    $-68,840 vs highest
    Pennsylvania
    $64,620
    $-69,440 vs highest
    Section 04

    Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$47,580 – $56,870
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$77,280
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$99,530
    Senior (15+ yrs)$133,180+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers in California earn $134,060 — $56,780 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($99,530) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Family and Consumer Sciences Teacherthis career$77,280
    Health Education Specialist$63,000
    Business Teacher$97,270
    Agricultural Sciences Teacher$86,350
    Psychology Teacher$80,330

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 25-1192.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.