Instructional Coordinator Salary in California: $101,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, California

$101,500 / year

≈ $8,450 per month · $48.80 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for California · median $100,500

25th percentile
$69,000Average
$101,50075th percentile
$131,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Instructional Coordinator salary by state

Alabama$78,000

Alaska$79,500

Arizona$71,500

Arkansas$73,000

California$101,500

Colorado$87,500

Connecticut$99,000

Delaware$80,000

District of Columbia$117,000

Florida$69,000

Georgia$88,500

Hawaii$96,000

Idaho$71,000

Illinois$79,500

Indiana$72,500

Iowa$77,000

Kansas$72,500

Kentucky$71,500

Louisiana$72,000

Maine$78,500

Maryland$101,000

Massachusetts$96,000

Michigan$84,500

Minnesota$90,000

Mississippi$67,500

Missouri$76,000

Montana$68,000

Nebraska$83,000

Nevada$73,500

New Hampshire$84,500

New Jersey$95,000

New Mexico$87,500

New York$89,000

North Carolina$71,000

North Dakota$77,500

Ohio$80,500

Oklahoma$70,000

Oregon$96,000

Pennsylvania$78,500

Rhode Island$69,000

South Carolina$74,000

South Dakota$64,500

Tennessee$75,000

Texas$84,500

Utah$73,000

Vermont$88,500

Virginia$91,500

Washington$98,000

West Virginia$76,000

Wisconsin$92,000

Wyoming$81,000

About this role

Instructional Coordinator is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Instructional Coordinators do

Typical education: Master's Degree

Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.

Top skills: Learning Strategies Writing Speaking Instructing Reading Comprehension Monitoring

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Instructional Coordinator pay by experience level

Entry level$49,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$63,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$80,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$102,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$126,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+1.3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

21,900

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Instructional Coordinator salary by industry

Educational Services

184,680 workers

$84,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

103,770 workers

$89,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

98,870 workers

$91,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

59,400 workers

$78,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

37,080 workers

$75,500

Educational Services, State Government Owned

26,410 workers

$73,000

Educational Support Services

22,750 workers

$81,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

15,080 workers

$95,000

Junior Colleges

9,550 workers

$76,000

Social Assistance

9,510 workers

$63,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Instructional Coordinator pays 6% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

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Adapted Physical Education Specialist$82,500

Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,000

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$87,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79,000

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$89,500

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$90,500

Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76,500

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91,000

Careers related to Instructional Coordinator

Training and Development Specialists$78,000

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,000

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Tutor$50,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Instructional Coordinator make?

The average base salary for a Instructional Coordinator in the United States is $83,500 per year, or about $40.14 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,000 and $102,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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