Instructional Coordinators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for instructional coordinatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $80,920 ≈ $39/hr
National median salary $77,440
Total employment 227,760 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.3%
Slower than average
Annual openings 21,900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 232,600 → 235,500 (+2,900)
Typical entry education Master's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$113,260
- California$98,180
- Maryland$97,360
- Connecticut$95,520
- Washington$94,830
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$62,420
- Mississippi$65,100
- Montana$65,810
- Rhode Island$66,430
- Florida$66,560
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $113,260 | $105,990 | $54 | +40% | 1,220 |
| 2 | California | $98,180 | $97,010 | $47 | +21.3% | 20,950 |
| 3 | Maryland | $97,360 | $102,220 | $47 | +20.3% | 4,350 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $95,520 | $96,170 | $46 | +18% | 1,780 |
| 5 | Washington | $94,830 | $97,250 | $46 | +17.2% | 4,720 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $92,940 | $96,080 | $45 | +14.9% | 1,130 |
| 7 | Oregon | $92,740 | $84,620 | $45 | +14.6% | 2,940 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $92,600 | $95,320 | $45 | +14.4% | 6,170 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $91,700 | $96,090 | $44 | +13.3% | 3,770 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $88,770 | $83,000 | $43 | +9.7% | 2,130 |
| 11 | Virginia | $88,620 | $83,230 | $43 | +9.5% | 5,830 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $86,930 | $80,550 | $42 | +7.4% | 3,130 |
| 13 | New York | $85,810 | $80,560 | $41 | +6% | 18,730 |
| 14 | Georgia | $85,500 | $81,060 | $41 | +5.7% | 7,830 |
| 15 | Vermont | $85,460 | $78,360 | $41 | +5.6% | 730 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $84,680 | $80,870 | $41 | +4.6% | 510 |
| 17 | Colorado | $84,350 | $82,160 | $41 | +4.2% | 3,400 |
| 18 | Texas | $81,800 | $78,710 | $39 | +1.1% | 31,970 |
| 19 | Michigan | $81,460 | $79,290 | $39 | +0.7% | 5,680 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $81,450 | $81,210 | $39 | +0.7% | 510 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $80,080 | $79,150 | $39 | -1% | 1,370 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $78,150 | $76,140 | $38 | -3.4% | 290 |
| 23 | Ohio | $77,690 | $77,760 | $37 | -4% | 3,510 |
| 24 | Delaware | $77,090 | $79,290 | $37 | -4.7% | 980 |
| 25 | Alaska | $76,720 | $72,320 | $37 | -5.2% | 550 |
| 26 | Illinois | $76,590 | $76,050 | $37 | -5.4% | 10,330 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $75,800 | $75,580 | $36 | -6.3% | 7,540 |
| 28 | Maine | $75,690 | $76,700 | $36 | -6.5% | 480 |
| 29 | Alabama | $75,160 | $69,000 | $36 | -7.1% | 2,040 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $74,910 | $75,340 | $36 | -7.4% | 650 |
| 31 | Iowa | $74,360 | $74,970 | $36 | -8.1% | 2,760 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $73,640 | $69,600 | $35 | -9% | 730 |
| 33 | Missouri | $73,360 | $72,080 | $35 | -9.3% | 3,110 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $72,520 | $74,390 | $35 | -10.4% | 4,120 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $71,460 | $65,460 | $34 | -11.7% | 4,370 |
| 36 | Nevada | $70,840 | $67,410 | $34 | -12.5% | 1,130 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $70,750 | $67,100 | $34 | -12.6% | 1,300 |
| 38 | Utah | $70,340 | $65,780 | $34 | -13.1% | 3,680 |
| 39 | Indiana | $69,970 | $66,300 | $34 | -13.5% | 2,640 |
| 40 | Kansas | $69,940 | $64,750 | $34 | -13.6% | 1,950 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $69,440 | $63,120 | $33 | -14.2% | 2,140 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $69,230 | $63,640 | $33 | -14.4% | 3,380 |
| 43 | Arizona | $68,900 | $62,620 | $33 | -14.9% | 6,560 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $68,480 | $63,340 | $33 | -15.4% | 8,260 |
| 45 | Idaho | $68,380 | $63,030 | $33 | -15.5% | 1,490 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $67,550 | $63,980 | $32 | -16.5% | 2,540 |
| 47 | Florida | $66,560 | $60,790 | $32 | -17.7% | 18,030 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $66,430 | $63,110 | $32 | -17.9% | 1,240 |
| 49 | Montana | $65,810 | $60,920 | $32 | -18.7% | 740 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $65,100 | $61,830 | $31 | -19.6% | 1,840 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $62,420 | $57,910 | $30 | -22.9% | 500 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 489 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa, CA | $126,730 | $130,430 | 60 |
| 2 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $124,090 | $104,940 | 70 |
| 3 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $115,290 | $104,460 | 30 |
| 4 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $114,320 | $104,110 | 150 |
| 5 | Merced, CA | $106,710 | $107,140 | 120 |
| 6 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $105,890 | $108,350 | 1,980 |
| 7 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $105,790 | $105,860 | 1,630 |
| 8 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $105,720 | $99,920 | 370 |
| 9 | Vallejo, CA | $105,400 | $102,670 | 120 |
| 10 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,220 | $105,520 | 5,190 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing instructional coordinatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 23 - Construction | $123,990 | $113,990 | — |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $112,260 | $115,540 | 2,490 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $112,260 | $115,540 | 2,490 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $103,380 | $116,750 | 990 |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $100,520 | $100,810 | 210 |
| 6 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $98,210 | $94,810 | 360 |
| 7 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $97,510 | $91,470 | 160 |
| 8 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $97,330 | $101,030 | 1,400 |
| 9 | Insurance Carriers | $97,020 | $92,920 | 230 |
| 10 | Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers | $95,740 | $102,190 | 60 |
| 11 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $95,660 | $91,690 | 280 |
| 12 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $93,640 | $93,350 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do instructional coordinators make in the U.S.?
The median instructional coordinators salary in the United States is $77,440 per year (mean $80,920), and about 80% earn between $47,980 and $121,670.
How much do instructional coordinators make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,920 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays instructional coordinators the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for instructional coordinators at $113,260 per year (median $105,990).
What is the job outlook for instructional coordinators?
Employment is projected to change +1.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 21,900 openings per year.
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