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.
Farm and Home Management Educators
SOC: 25-9021 O*NET: 25-9021.00
Median Salary
$58,120
per year
Job Growth
📉 -2.5%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Job Zone 5
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.
What does a Farm and Home Management Educators do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$36,780
10th percentile
Early Career
$46,010
25th percentile
Median
$58,120
50th percentile
Experienced
$69,110
75th percentile
Top Earners
$85,230
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$36,780
25th
$46,010
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$58,120
Mean: $60,470
75th
$69,110
90th
$85,230
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $48,450 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $46,010 and $69,110
- •Salary spread is 39.7% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 10,260 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:12,400
Top Industries
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3.7%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3.7%
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services2.4%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-2.5%
Annual Openings:1,100
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)12,400
Current
2034 (Projected)12,100
-2.5%
-300
Employment Change
-2.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: Decline
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Farm and Home Management Educators professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 31 locations
Florida
2,900 jobs$56,6104.44x
North Carolina
750 jobs$62,5702.30x
Wisconsin
670 jobs$58,6403.46x
Virginia
600 jobs$62,9602.21x
Texas
480 jobs$34,1100.52x
Pennsylvania
440 jobs$52,0601.11x
Kentucky
430 jobs$57,9203.25x
Indiana
370 jobs$63,0801.74x
Iowa
360 jobs$52,0003.43x
Michigan
330 jobs$62,4101.15x
Kansas
310 jobs$62,5603.25x
Alabama
260 jobs$60,0601.86x
Georgia
210 jobs$31,7600.66x
Arkansas
200 jobs$49,3402.34x
Maryland
160 jobs$76,7900.90x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Active Listening
100%
#2
Speaking
94%
#3
Reading Comprehension
86%
#4
Social Perceptiveness
80%
#5
Judgment and Decision Making
74%
#6
Writing
66%
#7
Instructing
60%
#8
Learning Strategies
54%
#9
Active Learning
46%
#10
Coordination
40%
Skills Overview
Active Listening
advanced5.0
100%
Speaking
advanced4.7
94%
Reading Comprehension
basic4.3
86%
Social Perceptiveness
intermediate4.0
80%
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediate3.7
74%
Writing
intermediate3.3
66%
Instructing
intermediate3.0
60%
Learning Strategies
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Active Listening
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Speaking
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance86%
abilities
4.3/5.0
Social Perceptiveness
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediateImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Writing
intermediateImportance66%
skills
3.3/5.0
Instructing
intermediateImportance60%
skills
3.0/5.0
Learning Strategies
basicImportance54%
skills
2.7/5.0
Active Learning
basicImportance46%
abilities
2.3/5.0
Coordination
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education82%
5 shared skills
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary82%
5 shared skills
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors67%
5 shared skills
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary67%
5 shared skills
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary67%
5 shared skills
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary67%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Social Perceptiveness
Learn on the Job:
- →Writing
- →Instructing
- →Learning Strategies
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Social Perceptiveness
- ✓Reading Comprehension
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Active Listening
- ★Speaking
- ★Social Perceptiveness
- ★Reading Comprehension
- ★Judgment and Decision Making
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Farm and Home Management Educators
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
ServiceNow
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft SharePoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Dynamics
🔥 Hot TechSAP software
🔥 Hot TechESRI ArcGIS software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
ServiceNow
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Dynamics
SAP software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
MIXED
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mixed environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
15
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Communication & Coordination (1)Management & Supervision (2)Planning & Development (2)General Responsibilities (6)Documentation & Record-Keeping (2)Analysis & Evaluation (2)
1
Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Communication & Coordination100% perform100%
2
Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision97% perform98%
3
Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development94% perform96%
4
Research information requested by farmers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping88% perform92%
6
Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation85% perform90%
7
Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping82% perform88%
8
Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations, such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Collaborate with social service and health care professionals to advise individuals and families on home management practices, such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Planning & Development73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on communication & coordination activities
- •47% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Farm and Home Management Educators
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Farm and Home Management Educators professionals typically have a SIR Holland code and highly value relationships
SSocial
IInvestigative
RRealistic
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Farm and Home Management Educators
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.52
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.48
Initiative
Very ImportantInitiative
Importance Level4.44
Adaptability/Flexibility
Very ImportantAdaptability/Flexibility
Importance Level4.26
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.26
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.11
Complete Work Styles Profile
Dependability
4.5
Cooperation
4.5
Initiative
4.4
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.3
Integrity
4.3
Attention to Detail
4.1
Achievement/Effort
4.0
Independence
4.0
Leadership
4.0
Self-Control
4.0
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 5
Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Training:
Extensive training and work experience required
💼 Experience Requirement
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Master's or doctoral degree
- • Extensive work experience in the field
- • State licensure or professional certification
5
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Master's or doctoral degreeExtensive work experience in the fieldState licensure or professional certification
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