How to become farm and home management educatorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$60,220

25th–75th pct. $46,990–$73,130

Top pay (est.)

$110,600

Top 10% $85,060

Pay in 5 years

$68,700est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$78,400est.

$67,400–$91,000

Outlook score

47/100

★★☆☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

46%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

−3.2%

800 openings / yr

How to become farm and home management educators

Typical education

Master's degree

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Farm and Home Management Educators

Key skills

Reading Comprehension

4.8

Active Learning

4.5

Speaking

4.2

Writing

4.2

Active Listening

4.1

Learning Strategies

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training

5.8

Customer and Personal Service

5.0

English Language

4.7

Food Production

4.7

Biology

4.4

Administrative

4.0

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Administration and Management

4.0

What the work involves

Communicating with People Outside the OrganizationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsScheduling Work and ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicProviding Consultation and Advice to Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree

70%

Bachelor's degree

15%

Doctoral degree

Post-secondary certificate

Post-bachelor's certificate

Less than high school

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

37%

None / short demo

26%

6–12 months

15%

1–2 years

1–3 months

4–10 years

3–6 months

Related work experience

None

33%

2–4 years

30%

1–2 years

19%

4–6 years

6–12 months

Over 10 years

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as farm and home management educators

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.