How much does a instructional coordinator make?
The median instructional coordinator in the United States earns $77,440 per year, about $37.23 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all instructional coordinators earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 25-9031.
Instructional coordinator salary range
Pay for instructional coordinators spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $47,980 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $121,670. The average (mean) wage of $80,920 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,980 | $23.07 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| Median (50th) | $77,440 | $37.23 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $98,820 | $47.51 | |
| 90th percentile | $121,670 | $58.49 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for instructional coordinators (SOC 25-9031), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Instructional coordinator salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Instructional coordinators earn the most in District of Columbia at $105,990 a year, and the least in South Dakota at $57,910. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $105,990 | 1,220 |
| Maryland | $102,220 | 4,350 |
| Washington | $97,250 | 4,720 |
| California | $97,010 | 20,950 |
| Connecticut | $96,170 | 1,780 |
| New Jersey | $96,090 | 3,770 |
| Hawaii | $96,080 | 1,130 |
| Massachusetts | $95,320 | 6,170 |
| Oregon | $84,620 | 2,940 |
| Virginia | $83,230 | 5,830 |
| Wisconsin | $83,000 | 2,130 |
| Colorado | $82,160 | 3,400 |
| New Hampshire | $81,210 | 510 |
| Georgia | $81,060 | 7,830 |
| New Mexico | $80,870 | 510 |
| New York | $80,560 | 18,730 |
| Minnesota | $80,550 | 3,130 |
| Delaware | $79,290 | 980 |
| Michigan | $79,290 | 5,680 |
| Nebraska | $79,150 | 1,370 |
| Texas | $78,710 | 31,970 |
| Vermont | $78,360 | 730 |
| Ohio | $77,760 | 3,510 |
| Maine | $76,700 | 480 |
| Wyoming | $76,140 | 290 |
| Illinois | $76,050 | 10,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,580 | 7,540 |
| North Dakota | $75,340 | 650 |
| Iowa | $74,970 | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $74,390 | 4,120 |
| Alaska | $72,320 | 550 |
| Missouri | $72,080 | 3,110 |
| West Virginia | $69,600 | 730 |
| Alabama | $69,000 | 2,040 |
| Nevada | $67,410 | 1,130 |
| Arkansas | $67,100 | 1,300 |
| Indiana | $66,300 | 2,640 |
| Utah | $65,780 | 3,680 |
| South Carolina | $65,460 | 4,370 |
| Kansas | $64,750 | 1,950 |
| Oklahoma | $63,980 | 2,540 |
| Kentucky | $63,640 | 3,380 |
| North Carolina | $63,340 | 8,260 |
| Louisiana | $63,120 | 2,140 |
| Rhode Island | $63,110 | 1,240 |
| Idaho | $63,030 | 1,490 |
| Arizona | $62,620 | 6,560 |
| Mississippi | $61,830 | 1,840 |
| Montana | $60,920 | 740 |
| Florida | $60,790 | 18,030 |
| South Dakota | $57,910 | 500 |
State median wages for instructional coordinators (SOC 25-9031), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for instructional coordinators
The BLS projects employment of instructional coordinators to grow 1.6% from 2025 to 2035. That is slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 248,700 jobs in 2025 moving toward 252,800 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 23,100 openings a year for instructional coordinators. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become an instructional coordinator
The typical entry-level education for instructional coordinators is a master's degree, according to the BLS. Most roles also expect 5 years or more of work experience in a related occupation.
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much an instructional coordinator earns
District budget, level taught, degree, and region drive pay, along with years of service on a step-and-lane salary schedule. High cost metros and senior educators land near the top.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (District of Columbia, $105,990) and the lowest (South Dakota, $57,910) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 227,760 people work as instructional coordinators in the United States. At $77,440 a year, the job pays above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Instructional coordinator salary FAQ
How much does an instructional coordinator make an hour?
The median hourly wage for an instructional coordinator is $37.23. The middle half of instructional coordinators earn between $29.22 and $47.51 per hour.
What is the highest instructional coordinator salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of instructional coordinators earn more than $121,670 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does an instructional coordinator make a year?
The median annual salary for an instructional coordinator is $77,440. The average (mean) wage of $80,920 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being an instructional coordinator a well paid job?
At $77,440 a year, an instructional coordinator earns above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 227,760 people work as instructional coordinators in the United States.
Which state pays instructional coordinators the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median salary for instructional coordinators at $105,990 a year. Maryland ($102,220) and Washington ($97,250) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being an instructional coordinator a good career?
Employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 1.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 23,100 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become an instructional coordinator?
The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for instructional coordinators as a master's degree, so a college degree is usually expected.
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