Farm and Home Management Educators

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $60,220/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$37,650$85,060

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -2.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.

About 1,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingWritingInstructingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning Strategies

Top knowledge areas

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageFood ProductionCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyCommunications and MediaAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

Core tasks

• Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.

• Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.

• Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.

• Research information requested by farmers.

• Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.

• Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.

• Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.

• Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Farm and Home Management Educators?

The median pay for Farm and Home Management Educators is $60,220 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Farm and Home Management Educators?

Employment for Farm and Home Management Educators is projected to change -2.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Farm and Home Management Educators?

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Farm and Home Management Educators?

About 1,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.