Farm and Home Management Educators
SOC Code: 25-9021 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Farm and Home Management Educators. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $68,370 | $83,387 | $98,426 | $113,443 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $68,370 | $83,387 | $98,426 | $113,443 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $68,349 | $83,221 | $98,072 | $112,944 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $68,682 | $83,366 | $98,072 | $112,757 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $68,723 | $83,262 | $97,802 | $112,341 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $68,723 | $83,262 | $97,802 | $112,341 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $68,723 | $83,262 | $97,802 | $112,341 |
| Pocatello, ID | $68,723 | $83,262 | $97,802 | $112,341 |
| El Centro, CA | $62,317 | $76,066 | $89,794 | $103,542 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $62,317 | $76,066 | $89,794 | $103,542 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 12 | $58,160 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | 8 | $79,821 |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 8 | $86,369 |
| Cornell University | 8 | $83,728 |
| Colorado State University | 7 | $71,853 |
| University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources | 6 | $83,544 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 5 | $68,362 |
| Auburn University | 4 | $68,103 |
| BEMAK N.V. LTD | 3 | $80,000 |
| Stoker-Kirkpatrick Ranches | 3 | $26,250 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | $46,964 |
| 2021 | 6 | $56,162 |
| 2022 | 5 | $56,026 |
| 2023 | 14 | $75,023 |
| 2024 | 30 | $72,528 |
| 2025 | 30 | $66,533 |
| 2026 | 9 | $71,179 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.4 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Food Production | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Biology | 3.7 |
| Communications and Media | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 70.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.8% |
| Less than high school | 3.7% |
| Some college | 3.7% |
| Master's degree | 3.7% |
| Post-first professional | 3.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
- Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
- Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
- Research information requested by farmers.
- Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
- Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
- Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
- Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
Technology Skills
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