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.
SOC: 25-9021.00
Common Job Titles
4-H Youth Development Specialist
Extension Agent
Extension Educator
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
What You'll Need to Succeed
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Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
KnowledgeDesign educational outreach programs addressing agricultural processes, pest management, food safety, nutrition, and child development, tailoring content to diverse audiences and community needs.
Advanced
KnowledgeEvaluate agricultural practices and home management strategies in diverse community settings, synthesizing research findings with practical applications.
Proficient
MindsetEngage with individuals and families in agricultural and home management contexts, building trust through active listening and social perceptiveness.
Proficient
Hands-onDemonstrate agricultural procedures and home management techniques in field and community settings, modeling best practices for learners.
Proficient
KnowledgeApply research findings from biology, chemistry, and food production sciences to solve practical problems in agriculture and home management.
Proficient
MindsetAdvocate for evidence-based agricultural and home management practices, communicating with diverse stakeholders and public audiences.
Proficient
KnowledgeDevelop instructional materials and training curricula on agricultural and home management topics using multimedia tools and learning strategies that accommodate varied educational backgrounds.
Proficient
MindsetIntegrate customer service principles with educational objectives when advising families and agricultural stakeholders on complex issues.
Proficient
KnowledgeCoordinate interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships, organizing programs that address agricultural productivity, food safety, nutrition, and family well-being.
Proficient
KnowledgeAnalyze agricultural systems, pest management challenges, and household resource constraints using critical thinking to identify intervention points and solutions.
Developing
Hands-onOperate presentation equipment, digital cameras, and computers, delivering educational workshops and documenting program outcomes.
Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Farm and Home Management Educators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
10,260
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $36,780. 25th percentile: U.S. $46,010. 50th percentile: U.S. $58,120. 75th percentile: U.S. $69,110. 90th percentile: U.S. $85,230. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$36,780
10% of workers earn the following or more
$85,230
Workers on average earn
$60,470
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Education and Training4.2/5
English Language3.9/5
Food Production3.9/5
Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
Biology3.7/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
