Instructional Coordinator Salary
Instructional Coordinators earn a median $77,440 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$77,440
$37.23 per hour
Range
$47,980 – $121,670
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
227,760
across the U.S.
▲3.6%
Pay trend: The median for instructional coordinators in the U.S. rose from $74,720 (May 2024) to $77,440 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.2%.
What instructional coordinators do
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.6% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 23,100
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 1.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 23,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Instructional Coordinator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$63,309
per year · effective tax rate 18.2%
$5,276Monthly
$2,638Twice a month
$2,435Every 2 weeks
$30.44Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,207
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,801
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,123
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$63,309
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,980 | $23.07 | $40,732 |
| 25th percentile | $60,780 | $29.22 | $51,017 |
| Median (50th) | $77,440 | $37.23 | $63,309 |
| 75th percentile | $98,820 | $47.51 | $78,350 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $121,670 | $58.50 | $94,425 |
Best cities for instructional coordinators (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $105,220 | $76,877 | $70,605 | 5,190 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $97,130 | $77,161 | $69,431 | 2,930 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $98,370 | $73,335 | $67,736 | 4,450 |
| 4 | Austin, TX | $78,740 | $64,224 | $65,490 | 3,260 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $77,430 | $63,302 | $64,182 | 8,030 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $80,740 | $65,631 | $63,663 | 9,080 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $81,520 | $62,571 | $62,535 | 4,660 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $78,400 | $61,578 | $60,044 | 4,170 |
| 9 | Minneapolis, MN | $81,230 | $61,975 | $59,124 | 2,450 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $77,900 | $59,921 | $57,842 | 7,790 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $85,730 | $65,109 | $57,842 | 15,240 |
| 12 | Los Angeles, CA | $84,850 | $63,757 | $56,141 | 7,300 |
| 13 | Orlando, FL | $63,450 | $53,162 | $52,419 | 3,160 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $65,340 | $53,256 | $51,547 | 4,560 |
| 15 | Miami, FL | $61,930 | $51,941 | $45,500 | 4,490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $105,220
- Boston, MA — $98,370
- Seattle, WA — $97,130
- New York, NY — $85,730
- Los Angeles, CA — $84,850
- Atlanta, GA — $81,520
- Minneapolis, MN — $81,230
- Dallas, TX — $80,740
- Austin, TX — $78,740
- Philadelphia, PA — $78,400
- Chicago, IL — $77,900
- Houston, TX — $77,430
- Phoenix, AZ — $65,340
- Orlando, FL — $63,450
- Miami, FL — $61,930
Instructional Coordinator salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $105,990 | +3.9% | $77,353 | $68,330 – $156,430 | 1,220 |
| Maryland | $102,220 | +7.0% | $76,250 | $49,440 – $143,670 | 4,350 |
| Washington | $97,250 | +6.3% | $77,245 | $61,660 – $129,430 | 4,720 |
| California | $97,010 | −1.0% | $71,023 | $50,740 – $152,260 | 20,950 |
| Connecticut | $96,170 | +0.6% | $72,771 | $58,820 – $129,910 | 1,780 |
| New Jersey | $96,090 | +6.6% | $72,498 | $61,050 – $121,880 | 3,770 |
| Hawaii | $96,080 | +49.0% | $70,650 | $60,870 – $122,810 | 1,130 |
| Massachusetts | $95,320 | +11.1% | $71,342 | $53,880 – $129,480 | 6,170 |
| Oregon | $84,620 | +6.2% | $61,786 | $58,550 – $130,890 | 2,940 |
| Virginia | $83,230 | +3.2% | $63,411 | $50,310 – $131,940 | 5,830 |
| Wisconsin | $83,000 | +1.8% | $64,202 | $56,320 – $125,680 | 2,130 |
| Colorado | $82,160 | +5.5% | $63,723 | $56,210 – $107,960 | 3,400 |
| New Hampshire | $81,210 | +10.0% | $65,961 | $45,790 – $115,940 | 510 |
| Georgia | $81,060 | +4.5% | $62,271 | $56,700 – $119,600 | 7,830 |
| New Mexico | $80,870 | +10.5% | $63,087 | $55,000 – $120,720 | 510 |
| New York | $80,560 | +4.2% | $61,751 | $50,620 – $125,880 | 18,730 |
| Minnesota | $80,550 | +3.9% | $61,543 | $59,730 – $118,330 | 3,130 |
| Delaware | $79,290 | +2.7% | $60,718 | $49,390 – $98,990 | 980 |
| Michigan | $79,290 | +1.1% | $61,491 | $51,830 – $108,970 | 5,680 |
| Nebraska | $79,150 | +23.1% | $61,790 | $51,320 – $104,010 | 1,370 |
| Texas | $78,710 | +6.9% | $64,202 | $52,490 – $106,070 | 31,970 |
| Vermont | $78,360 | +2.7% | $61,245 | $59,380 – $108,120 | 730 |
| Ohio | $77,760 | +4.3% | $62,178 | $46,660 – $107,290 | 3,510 |
| Maine | $76,700 | +16.9% | $58,793 | $49,010 – $103,880 | 480 |
| Wyoming | $76,140 | +2.8% | $62,394 | $56,760 – $115,330 | 290 |
| Illinois | $76,050 | +0.4% | $58,711 | $45,220 – $112,420 | 10,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,580 | +12.5% | $59,680 | $48,220 – $105,350 | 7,540 |
| North Dakota | $75,340 | +1.0% | $61,622 | $55,770 – $94,600 | 650 |
| Iowa | $74,970 | −0.1% | $59,374 | $50,390 – $96,200 | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $74,390 | +14.7% | $61,163 | $45,030 – $99,180 | 4,120 |
| Alaska | $72,320 | +13.8% | $59,707 | $52,990 – $108,020 | 550 |
| Missouri | $72,080 | +5.7% | $57,088 | $48,410 – $103,690 | 3,110 |
| West Virginia | $69,600 | +13.2% | $55,374 | $42,110 – $100,370 | 730 |
| Alabama | $69,000 | +4.7% | $54,187 | $46,460 – $109,710 | 2,040 |
| Nevada | $67,410 | +2.1% | $56,253 | $44,080 – $96,760 | 1,130 |
| Arkansas | $67,100 | +3.2% | $53,631 | $48,380 – $95,550 | 1,300 |
| Indiana | $66,300 | +4.8% | $53,526 | $44,770 – $99,680 | 2,640 |
| Utah | $65,780 | +10.2% | $53,040 | $38,100 – $100,280 | 3,680 |
| South Carolina | $65,460 | +1.4% | $52,007 | $38,120 – $104,290 | 4,370 |
| Kansas | $64,750 | +3.9% | $51,393 | $47,870 – $95,310 | 1,950 |
| Oklahoma | $63,980 | +3.6% | $51,254 | $42,970 – $101,780 | 2,540 |
| Kentucky | $63,640 | +4.2% | $51,205 | $43,360 – $102,340 | 3,380 |
| North Carolina | $63,340 | +3.5% | $51,055 | $46,370 – $95,150 | 8,260 |
| Louisiana | $63,120 | +1.4% | $51,390 | $47,580 – $98,300 | 2,140 |
| Rhode Island | $63,110 | +4.6% | $51,139 | $38,430 – $101,410 | 1,240 |
| Idaho | $63,030 | +16.2% | $50,592 | $51,310 – $99,360 | 1,490 |
| Arizona | $62,620 | −0.1% | $51,138 | $46,080 – $98,910 | 6,560 |
| Mississippi | $61,830 | −1.5% | $50,119 | $37,700 – $96,100 | 1,840 |
| Montana | $60,920 | +2.9% | $49,023 | $46,440 – $96,250 | 740 |
| Florida | $60,790 | −3.0% | $51,025 | $44,900 – $98,440 | 18,030 |
| South Dakota | $57,910 | −1.8% | $48,711 | $46,910 – $89,590 | 500 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educator | $60,220 | Master's degree | -3.2% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $50,890 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $42,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,780 | Some college, no degree | -0.3% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $77,640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $76,580 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a instructional coordinator make?
The national median salary for instructional coordinators is $77,440 a year ($37.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,980 and the top 10% earn over $121,670. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays instructional coordinators the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $105,990. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many instructional coordinators are there in the U.S.?
About 227,760 people work as instructional coordinators nationwide.