How much does a farm educator make?
a year · about $29 an hour
A typical farm educator in the United States makes $60,220 a year, about $29 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
A farm educator may visit a farm to check livestock care or crops and demonstrate a better technique. They might prepare a handout, teach a class on food or budgeting, and help with a 4-H or county fair event.
Did you know? One Farm educator may teach livestock care, while another teaches families about meals and budgets—both fit this same job title!
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $37,650 and $85,060How do you become one?
In the U.S., earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a related field; some Extension jobs require a master’s later. Build practical and teaching experience through farm or community programs.
School needed: Graduate degree or long training
Good for people who like helping and teaching and figuring things out
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, education, and special skills. It can also vary by location and employer—such as a school, government office, or university—and by whether someone focuses on farming or family life.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in California ($98,770), lowest in Texas ($33,260).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $37,650 | $60,220 | $85,060 | about 8,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $98,770 | about 40 |
| Oregon | $80,030 | — |
| Maryland | $79,780 | about 150 |
| Virginia | $76,710 | about 520 |
| Arizona | $73,210 | about 30 |
Official definition: 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. Excludes “Dietitians and Nutritionists” (29-1031).
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/25-9021.00
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/25-9021.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes259021.htm
- ext.vt.edu/employment/agentfcs.html
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY