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The average salary for a Family Consumer Science Teacher is $49,143 annually, translating to about $24 per hour. Salary can vary based on multiple factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and educational qualifications. For example, teachers in urban areas may earn more due to higher living costs. Additionally, those with advanced degrees or specialized certifications often command higher salaries.
States like California, New York, and Texas typically offer higher salaries for Family Consumer Science Teachers. In California, the average salary can exceed $60,000, reflecting the demand for skilled educators in this field. Teachers with experience and advanced certifications have better prospects for higher earnings.
Over the past decade, the salary for Family Consumer Science Teachers has generally seen a steady increase, driven by higher demand for educators in this domain. This trend highlights the growing recognition of the importance of family and consumer sciences in educational curricula.
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The average family consumer science teacher salary in Maryland, Rhode Island, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average family consumer science teacher salary states are West Virginia, Indiana, and Idaho.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $68,548 | $32.96 |
| 2 | Vermont | $62,727 | $30.16 |
| 3 | New York | $63,504 | $30.53 |
| 4 | Illinois | $57,079 | $27.44 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $59,477 | $28.59 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $57,409 | $27.60 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $59,021 | $28.38 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $64,584 | $31.05 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $57,943 | $27.86 |
| 10 | Iowa | $53,515 | $25.73 |
| 11 | Delaware | $57,768 | $27.77 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $62,194 | $29.90 |
| 13 | Washington | $53,837 | $25.88 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $53,807 | $25.87 |
| 15 | Kansas | $50,441 | $24.25 |
| 16 | Alaska | $56,286 | $27.06 |
| 17 | Nevada | $47,627 | $22.90 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $48,940 | $23.53 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $57,283 | $27.54 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $49,318 | $23.71 |
| 21 | Ohio | $50,992 | $24.52 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $50,897 | $24.47 |
| 23 | Georgia | $48,990 | $23.55 |
| 24 | Florida | $47,657 | $22.91 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $49,819 | $23.95 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $46,979 | $22.59 |
| 27 | California | $50,247 | $24.16 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $46,636 | $22.42 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $45,984 | $22.11 |
| 30 | Oregon | $47,596 | $22.88 |
| 31 | Colorado | $45,676 | $21.96 |
| 32 | Alabama | $47,920 | $23.04 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $42,875 | $20.61 |
| 34 | Virginia | $48,750 | $23.44 |
| 35 | Michigan | $44,381 | $21.34 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $45,876 | $22.06 |
| 37 | Texas | $45,721 | $21.98 |
| 38 | Utah | $47,107 | $22.65 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $43,708 | $21.01 |
| 40 | Maine | $38,662 | $18.59 |
| 41 | Indiana | $37,810 | $18.18 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $47,636 | $22.90 |
| 43 | Missouri | $42,943 | $20.65 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $42,796 | $20.57 |
| 45 | Montana | $34,877 | $16.77 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $41,544 | $19.97 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $34,621 | $16.64 |
| 48 | Arizona | $38,172 | $18.35 |
| 49 | Idaho | $35,303 | $16.97 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $38,001 | $18.27 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $34,867 | $16.76 |
The highest-paying cities for family consumer science teachers are Salisbury, MD, Ridgefield, CT, and Brighton, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury, MD | $68,930 | $33.14 |
| 2 | Ridgefield, CT | $62,214 | $29.91 |
| 3 | Brighton, NY | $62,018 | $29.82 |
| 4 | Eden Prairie, MN | $57,898 | $27.84 |
| 5 | Everett, WA | $53,983 | $25.95 |
| 6 | Toledo, OH | $51,177 | $24.60 |
| 7 | Lompoc, CA | $50,634 | $24.34 |
| 8 | Topeka, KS | $50,461 | $24.26 |
| 9 | Elizabethtown, KY | $49,506 | $23.80 |
| 10 | Albany, GA | $49,120 | $23.62 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $47,687 | $22.93 |
| 12 | Little Rock, AR | $47,107 | $22.65 |
| 13 | Provo, UT | $47,021 | $22.61 |
| 14 | Winston-Salem, NC | $45,880 | $22.06 |
| 15 | Leander, TX | $45,863 | $22.05 |
| 16 | Fort Collins, CO | $45,758 | $22.00 |
| 17 | Saint Louis, MO | $43,206 | $20.77 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $37,709 | $18.13 |
| 19 | Pocatello, ID | $34,892 | $16.77 |
| 20 | Billings, MT | $34,714 | $16.69 |
A family consumer science teacher's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| Average | $49,143 | $4,095 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
The highest paying types of family consumer science teachers are science teacher, student teacher, and history teacher.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Educator | $53,565 | $4,464 | $25.75 | 62,545 |
| Teacher | $47,989 | $3,999 | $23.07 | 71,918 |
| Math Teacher | $51,088 | $4,257 | $24.56 | 59,347 |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | $29,606 | $2,467 | $14.23 | 63,094 |
| History Teacher | $53,780 | $4,482 | $25.86 | 65,399 |
| Infant Teacher | $29,076 | $2,423 | $13.98 | 63,079 |
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Family consumer science teacher salaries at Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Marple Newtown SD are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average family consumer science teacher salary at companies like Edmond Public Schools and North Arlington School District Nj are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | $58,230 | $28.00 |
| 2 | Marple Newtown SD | $57,646 | $27.71 |
| 3 | Edmond Public Schools | $57,434 | $27.61 |
| 4 | North Arlington School District Nj | $54,325 | $26.12 |
| 5 | Union County Public Schools | $54,261 | $26.09 |
| 6 | Billings Middle School | $54,109 | $26.01 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State University | $53,826 | $25.88 |
| 8 | Orange County High School | $53,075 | $25.52 |
| 9 | USD 210 | $53,074 | $25.52 |
| 10 | Proviso Township Schools | $52,936 | $25.45 |
| 11 | Connections Academy | $52,893 | $25.43 |
| 12 | Irving Isd | $52,211 | $25.10 |
| 13 | Topeka Public Schools | $51,893 | $24.95 |
| 14 | Leander ISD | $51,638 | $24.83 |
| 15 | CA BOCES | $51,402 | $24.71 |
| 16 | Brighton Central School District | $50,054 | $24.06 |
| 17 | Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES | $49,320 | $23.71 |
| 18 | Dougherty County School System | $49,284 | $23.69 |
| 19 | Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 | $48,841 | $23.48 |
| 20 | Zion Elementary School District 6 | $48,304 | $23.22 |
The average family consumer science teacher salary has risen by $6,723 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average family consumer science teacher earned $42,420 annually, but today, they earn $49,143 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for family consumer science teachers over the last decade.
Compare family consumer science teacher salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare family consumer science teacher salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,100 | $23.63 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $48,200 | $23.17 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $47,100 | $22.67 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $46,300 | $22.24 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $45,400 | $21.81 | +1.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn School District | HS CTE Teacher-Family Consumer Science Leave Replacement | Auburn, WA | 06/27/2025 | $68,589 |
| Mascoutah CUSD 19 | Family and Consumer Science Teacher | Kane, IL | 06/16/2025 | $44,500 |
| The St. | Family and Consumer Science Teacher | Kane, IL | 06/15/2025 | $44,500 |
| Vancouver Public Schools | CTE Teacher, Family and Consumer Sciences | Vancouver, WA | 06/15/2025 | $62,925 |
| Vancouver School District | CTE Teacher, Family and Consumer Sciences | Vancouver, WA | 06/12/2025 | $62,925 |
| Glenbard Township High School District 87 | Family and Consumer Science Shopper | Kane, IL | 06/10/2025 | $31,305 |
| Salina Unified School District | Family and Consumer Science-Lakewood and South Middle School | Salina, KS | 06/10/2025 | $45,250 |
| USD 305 Salina Public Schools | Family and Consumer Science-Lakewood and South Middle School | Lane, KS | 06/10/2025 | $45,250 |
| Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 | Long-Term Family and Consumer Science Substitute | Kane, IL | 06/09/2025 | $65,219 |
| Independent School District 15 | Family and Consumer Science Teacher-ST. Francis High School | Nore, MN | 06/06/2025 | $48,166 |
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